FeaturedPsychology·May 7, 2014·3 min readPsilocybin Inhibits the Processing of Negative Emotions in the BrainA new study reports psilocybin influences the amygdala, weakening the processing of negative stimuli. Researchers hope the finding could pave the way for new treatment approaches for some psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 6, 2014·3 min readCan You Tell a Person’s Gender by Their Video Game Avatar?Male gamers who choose a female avatar are more likely to use emotional phrases and emoticons. They are also more likely to choose an attractive avatar, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 6, 2014·2 min read“Exploding Head Syndrome” A Real, Overlooked Sleep DisorderA sleep disorder known as exploding head syndrome is both real and often overlooked, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 6, 2014·4 min readChimpanzees Show Similar Personality Traits to HumansAccording to new research, chimpanzees have almost the same personality trails as humans.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 6, 2014·2 min readResearchers Find Seeing Jesus in Toast Phenomenon Perfectly NormalResearchers discover face pareidolia, a phenomenon where people 'see' faces on objects such as toast or in clouds, is based on physical causes.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 5, 2014·1 min readResearchers See Signs of Schizophrenia in Resting BrainsResearchers discover widespread disruption of signals while the brain is at rest in patients with schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 1, 2014·4 min readYour Stress Is My StressSimply observing stressful situations can trigger a physical stress response, a new research paper suggests.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·April 29, 2014·4 min readResearch Sees Overlap in Altered Genes Found in Schizophrenia, Autism and Intellectual DisabilityMalfunctions in some of the same genes contribute to the pathology or some cases of schizophrenia, autism and intellectual disability.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·April 28, 2014·4 min readOxytocin Promotes Social Behavior in Infant Rhesus MonkeysAccording to a new study, oxytocin appears to increase social behaviors in newborn rhesus monkeys.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·April 22, 2014·4 min readBrain Size Matters When it Comes to Animal Self ControlAnimals with the largest brain volume showed superior cognitive abilities, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 19, 2014·4 min readStudy Finds Brain Training Overcomes Tics in Tourette SyndromeResearchers report children with Tourette syndrome may unconsciously train their brains more effectively to manage their tics.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 18, 2014·3 min readScientists Discover Brain’s Anti Distraction SystemResearchers reveal our brains rely on an active suppression mechanism to avoid distraction.Read More
