AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 7, 2017·5 min readLending Late Neurons a Helping HandDelayed neural migration in fetuses may cause behavioral disorders similar to autism, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 6, 2017·5 min readPoor Social Skills May Be Harmful to HealthPeople who express problems in social settings could be at greater risk of both physical and mental health problems, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 2, 2017·4 min readClose Friends Linked to a Sharper MemoryA new PLOS ONE study reports superagers who maintain positive friendships have better cognitive ability and slower memory decline that peers who do not maintain strong social networks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 1, 2017·9 min readBrain Circuitry Behind Social Behavior RevealedResearchers have been able to map neural activity in live mice with the aid of a tiny microscope mounted on the animals' heads. The findings provide insight into the neurobiology of social behavior.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 31, 2017·4 min readWhat Trick or Treating Tells Us About Human NatureResearchers explore what the Halloween tradition of Trick-or-Treating can tell us about human behavior and choices.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 30, 2017·7 min readThe Science of Fright: Why We Love to be ScaredResearchers look at the neuroscience behind why we love to be scared.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 27, 2017·4 min readHow the Brain Reacts to Difficult Moral IssuesAccording to researchers, familial relationships in movies affect the reactions in the viewer's brain to moral dilemma addressed between characters.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 21, 2017·4 min readBrain Activity Predicts Crowdfunding Outcomes Better Than Self ReportsUniversity of Michigan researchers report neuroimaging are better predictors of individual choices than traditional surveys.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 21, 2017·6 min readBoosting Social Skills With Brain ScanningA new study aims to use neuroimaging technology to better understand the networks behind social interactions.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 18, 2017·4 min readGentle Touch Soothes Pain of Social RejectionResearchers report a gentle touch from another person can help to soothe the pain of social exclusion.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 10, 2017·5 min readMom’s Immune Response Could Trigger Social Deficits For Kids With AutismUniversity of Sydney researchers report on a link between allergies and asthma in mothers, and increased severity of social skill deficits associated with ASD in their offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 10, 2017·5 min readCannabidiol Benefits and Mechanisms Shown in Mouse Study of Dravet SyndromeA new PNAS paper reports cannabidiol can help reduce epileptic seizures and improve social behaviors in children with Dravet syndrome.Read More