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This image shows the fMRI scans which demonstrate the over and underconnectivity in the brain of children with autism.

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·April 8, 2015·4 min read

Sensorimotor Regions of the Brain Become Overconnected in Children with Autism

A new study reports the connections between the cerebellum and cerebral cortex appear to be overdeveloped in the sensorimotor regions of the brain in children with autism.

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·April 7, 2015·6 min read

Scientists Find Molecular Trigger of Schizophrenia-Like Behaviors and Brain Changes

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified a molecule in the brain that triggers schizophrenia-like behaviors, brain changes and global gene expression in an animal model.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 6, 2015·6 min read

Neural Activity in Quickest Learners Differs From the Slowest

A new study reports of a biological basis as to why some people are quicker to learn than others.

This shows a little girl holding up a blackboard with the word Autism written on it.

Autism Featured Psychology

·April 3, 2015·2 min read

A New Look at Language Delay in Children With Autism

A new study sheds light on a common linguistic characteristic of autistic children.

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·April 2, 2015·3 min read

Element of Surprise Help Babies Learn Best

According to a new study, babies learn best when their expectations are defied.

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·April 1, 2015·1 min read

New App Tests for Synesthesia

Radboud University researchers have created a smartphone app which tests for synesthesia.

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·April 1, 2015·6 min read

Faster Consolidation of Learning Visual Tasks Seen in Video Game Players

A new study reports video gamers could learn visual tasks quicker than their non gaming peers.

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·March 31, 2015·2 min read

Smartphone Face Recognition Improved by Copying the Brain

Researchers look at brain function to improve face recognition technology.

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Featured Psychology

·March 31, 2015·2 min read

Full Moon Not to Blame for Hospital Admissions

A new study illustrates how people can develop strong beliefs which do not align with reality.

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Featured Psychology

·March 31, 2015·3 min read

Sleep Disturbing ‘Exploding Head Syndrome’ More Common in Younger People Than Thought

A new study reports the sleep phenomenon known as exploding head syndrome is more common that thought in college aged people.

This image shows the relationship between the brain surface expansion and age in children, 3-20 years.

Featured Psychology

·March 31, 2015·3 min read

Child’s Brain Development Correlatively Linked to Socioeconomic Status and Parental Education Level

Neuroimaging study finds correlation between a child's brain development and the socioeconomic status of their family.

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Featured Psychology

·March 30, 2015·4 min read

Changes to Brain Areas Associated with Emotion and Memory Induced by ECT

According to a new study, electroconvulsive therapy causes changes to areas of the brain responsible for memory and emotion.

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