FeaturedGenetics·March 24, 2014·2 min readResearch Reveals New Depths of Complexity in Nerve CellsA new study reveals a complexity to neurons which could affect future therapies aimed at altering memory and mood in humans.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 20, 2014·2 min readComputers See Through Faked Expressions of Pain Better Than PeopleA new study reports a computer system is better able to spot real or faked pain expressions than humans.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·March 19, 2014·3 min readSocial Feedback Loop Aids Language DevelopmentA social feedback loop is created when verbal interactions take place between parent and child. This loop is important for language development, but is experienced less frequently and is diminished in strength for children with Autism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 18, 2014·4 min readOut of Mind, Out of SightSuppressing unwanted memories disrupts traces of them in sensory processing areas and influences behavior, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 14, 2014·3 min readContagious Yawning May Not Be Linked to EmpathyA new study reports contagious yawning may decrease with age and is not strongly related to tiredness or empathy.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 14, 2014·5 min readSome Patients with Schizophrenia Have Impaired Ability to Imitate According to StudyResearchers report patients with schizophrenia exhibit abnormal brain activity in areas associated with the ability to imitate.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 12, 2014·4 min readNicotine Withdrawal Weakens Brain Connections Tied to Self Control Over Cigarette CravingsNew research suggests the high relapse rate in smokers could be explained by diminished connectivity in key brain networks.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 11, 2014·2 min readGesturing with Hands is a Powerful Tool for Children Learning MathAccording to new research, children who use their hands to gesture during math lessons obtain better understanding of the concepts taught.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 11, 2014·4 min readResearchers Study Decision Making Center of BrainResearchers identify different profiles of brain activity when people make cost benefit decisions related to alcohol consumption.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 10, 2014·3 min readOutside the Body Our Memories Fail UsResearchers demonstrate the close relationship between body perception and our ability to store new memories.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 8, 2014·5 min readEver So Slight Delay Improves Decision Making AccuracyResearchers discover decision making accuracy can be improved by postponing the onset of a decision by a fraction of a second.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 26, 2014·3 min readIn One Ear and Out the OtherResearchers report when it comes to memory, we don't remember things we hear as well as things we see.Read More
