FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 13, 2017·3 min readImpact of a Genetic Risk Factor For Substance Use Differs By Sex in AdolescentsStudy finds a sex difference in a gene linked to substance abuse risk in adolescents.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·January 3, 2017·5 min readMaternal Depression Across Child’s Early Years Impacts Neural Basis of EmpathyChildren whose mothers experienced depression early in their life are more susceptable to socio-emotional problems and a reduction in empathy toward others, a new study reports.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 22, 2016·6 min readHow the Brain Helps Us Understand Spoken Words in Noisy SettingsA new study identifies a neural mechanism that allows the brain to compensate for speech sounds when they are obscured by noise.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 1, 2016·5 min readNeuroimaging Shows Impact of PTSD in Earthquake SurvivorsA new study shows surprising differences in brain structure among adult survivors of earthquakes both with and without PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 20, 2016·4 min readAbility to Learning Second Language May Depend on Strength of Brain ConnectionsResearchers report the strength of certain brain connections may predict success, or failure, at learning a second language.Read More
Featured·January 11, 2016·6 min readMeeting of Minds: Will Computers Ever Truly Understand What We’re Saying?A new study reports our current computer systems will never truly understand what we're saying because they are unable to take into account the context of a conversation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 19, 2015·4 min readExercise May Help Reverse Neurodegeneration in Early Stage Alzheimer’sA new study reports older adults who improved their fitness through moderate intensity exercise increased cortical thickness.Read More
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