FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 25, 2017·5 min readMolecular Genetic Evidence of PTSD HeritabilityA new study reports molecular genetics can play an influential role in the risk of developing PTSD following a traumatic event.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 25, 2017·5 min readEstrogen Alters Memory Circuit Function in Women With Gene VariantA new study reports estrogen fluctuations can alter brain circuit activation in women with a variant of a specific gene.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 25, 2017·5 min readChemo Drug May Increase Vulnerability to DepressionTemozolomide, a chemotherapy drug used to treat brain cancer, could increase risks of developing depression by preventing neurogenesis, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 25, 2017·5 min readFacial Expressions: How the Brain Processes EmotionA new study reveals the amygdala has distinct neurons that can judge ambiguity and intensity of facial expressions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 24, 2017·4 min readBrain’s Power to Adapt Offers Short-Term Gains, Long-Term StrainsAdaptive brain networking following injury can have long term implications for brain health, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 24, 2017·5 min readInflammatory Pathways Link to Obsessive Behaviors in Frontotemporal DementiaResearchers link obsessive behaviors in frontotemporal dementia to immune pathways and suggest targeting the immune system could be a new strategy for the treatment of FTD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 24, 2017·5 min readHormone-Influenced Social Strategies Shape Human Social HierarchyThose with higher testosterone levels are more willing to harm others and embark in status seeking behavior, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 24, 2017·5 min readPlacebo Effect Could Mend a Broken Heart TooA new neuroimaging study finds the placebo effect can help to lessen the impact of the emotional pain from romantic rejection.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 24, 2017·6 min readInconsistent Sleep Schedule Harms Attention and Creativity in Young AdultsInconsistent sleep patterns are linked to a decline in attention and cognition, especially in younger adults, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 21, 2017·3 min readHow Can We Know Other People’s “True Selves”?Researchers find evidence of a strong link between morality and identity.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 21, 2017·4 min readPlaying on the Swings Helps Kids Learn to CooperateResearchers report synchronous movement generated by playing on the swings can encourage young children to cooperate in other activities.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 21, 2017·3 min readSounding Out Words is the Best Way to Teach ReadingLearning to read by sounding out the words has a dramatic impact on the accuracy of comprehension and reading aloud, a new study reports.Read More
