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·July 30, 2013·2 min read

How to Learn Successfully Even Under Stress

A new study finds the switch from conscious to unconscious learning systems is triggered by the intact function of mineralocorticoid receptors.

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·July 30, 2013·4 min read

Cockatoos Know What is Going on Behind Barriers

Researchers show that object permanence abilities in cockatoos are at the same level of apes and four year old children.

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·July 29, 2013·2 min read

Study Aims to Improve Dyslexia Treatment

New research aims to untangle some of the mysteries surrounding dyslexia and develop new methods to treat the learning disorder.

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·July 29, 2013·4 min read

Surgical Anesthetic Appears to Treat Drug Resistant Depression

Researchers discover the anesthetic drug isoflurane could help treat drug resistant depression.

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·July 29, 2013·3 min read

Impaired Visual Signals Might Contribute to Schizophrenia Symptoms

Researchers discover a potential explanation for some of the symptoms of schizophrenia by tracking eye movements while patients played a simple video game.

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·July 22, 2013·3 min read

Breastfeeding May Help Prevent ADHD in Offspring

New research suggests children who are breastfed may be less likely to develop ADHD later in life.

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·July 22, 2013·4 min read

The Love Hormone is Two-Faced

The 'love hormone' oxytocin can strengthen bad memories and induce future fear and anxiety, a new study suggests.

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·July 17, 2013·3 min read

Low Doses of Psychedelic Drug Erases Conditioned Fear in Mice

Researchers discover a low dose of psilocybin erased conditioned fear responses in mice. They suggest the agent could be a potential treatment for PTSD and related conditions.

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·July 16, 2013·3 min read

Inner Speech Speaks Volumes About the Brain

New research shows a predictive brain signal could explain why we "hear" our inner voice, even in the absence of actual sound.

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·July 15, 2013·3 min read

Foraging for Thought: New Insights into Our Working Memory

A new study pinpoints an effect which makes people turn their attention to something new, rather than dwell on their most recent thoughts. The findings could have implications for studying disorders such as ADHD and autism.