FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 8, 2018·5 min readDistinctive Brain Patterns Help Habits FormMIT researchers have identified neurons that fire at the start and conclusion of a behavior as it becomes a habit.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 1, 2018·5 min readZeroing in on DopamineResearchers have identified the molecular machinery responsible for the release of dopamine. The findings could help develop new treatments for disorders such as Parkinson's disease and addiction.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 21, 2017·5 min readHow Genes Influence Performance of Sleep Deprived PeoplePeople with a variation of the DRD2 gene are more resilient to the effects of sleep deprivation when completing tasks that require cognitive flexibility, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 24, 2017·4 min readSmall But Distinct Differences Among Species Mark Evolution of Human BrainYale researchers report the human brain contains some distinct patterns that mark our evolution and could contribute to our cognitive abilities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 20, 2017·4 min readNow You Like It, Now You Don’t: Brain Stimulation Changes Musical EnjoymentUsing transcranial magnetic stimulation, researchers were able to increase and decrease people's enjoyment of music; and desire to listen to more.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 17, 2017·5 min readBrain Activity Buffers Against Worsening AnxietyIt may be possible to buffer against developing depression and anxiety by boosting brain activity in areas associated with problem solving, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 16, 2017·4 min readStress Can Lead to Risky DecisionsResearchers report chronic stress can influence how we make decisions. In a new study, mice who were affected by chronic stress were more likely to make more risky decisions with higher payoff options than those who were less stressed.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 10, 2017·5 min readHow Challenges Change the Way You ThinkAccording to researchers, being in a challenging situation makes it more difficult for people to understand where they are or what is happening around them.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 17, 2017·6 min readSignaling Pathway May Be Key To Why Autism Is More Common In BoysA mouse study reveals the male brain may be more vulnerable to a genetic cause of autism.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 9, 2017·3 min readFemale Brain Reacts More Strongly to Prosocial Behavior Than Male BrainUniversity of Zurich researchers report prosocial behaviors trigger stronger reward system activation in women, where as the same neural response is elicited by selfish behavior in men.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 19, 2017·4 min readBehavioral Therapy Increases Connectivity in Brains of People with OCDA neuroimaging study reveals people with OCD who receive daily cognitive behavioral therapy to help curb their compulsive behaviors show stronger connections between specific brain regions.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·September 13, 2017·8 min readBlocking Gut Bacteria Strains May Reduce Autism Risk Linked to Maternal InfectionMIT researchers report mothers who contract severe infections during pregnancy face higher autism risks in their children. However, ASD risks could be reduced by blocking the function of certain strains of bacteria found in the mother's gut.Read More
