FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2016·5 min readWhat Happens When the Brain is Artificially StimulatedA new study describes how stimulating a single region of the brain affects the activation of other regions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 6, 2016·4 min readRelaxing Your Feet Affects Your HandsA new study reports that relaxing flexed muscles in your foot can reduce the ability of your hands to respond to stimulation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 9, 2016·4 min readMeasuring Differences in Brain Activity of Those Who Dream and Those Who Don’tAccording to a new study, the brain activity of those who dream during NREM sleep is closer to the activity of awake people, compared to those who do not dream.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 15, 2016·3 min readRepeated Stimulation Treatment Can Restore Movement to Paralyzed MusclesA combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation may help in the rehabilitation of people with spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 11, 2016·6 min readMeasuring Damage to Brain Networks May Aid Stroke Treatment and Predict RecoveryResearchers report functional brain scans that measure damage to the brain's communication network could predict stroke recovery.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 1, 2016·5 min readBrain Region Crucial for Using Boundaries to Navigate IdentifiedResearchers have identified an area of the brain that helps us to perceive boundaries.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 15, 2016·3 min readBreaking Down the Walls: Complex Learning Dismantles Barriers in the BrainResearchers report learning complex tasks over an extended period of time can help to break down barriers in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 10, 2016·3 min readRepetitive Body Movements May Form Long Lasting Motor MemoriesResearchers report repetitive movements in slow learning stages can alter the primary motor cortex and help people retain new motor skills.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 21, 2016·5 min readWhy It’s So Hard to Break HabitsA new study reveals habits leave lasting marks on specific brain circuits, priming us to feed our cravings.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 20, 2016·4 min readWhy Your Brain Makes You Slip Up When AnxiousA new study identifies a brain network that makes us stall and stumble when we're anxious.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 4, 2015·5 min readMagnetic Stimulation Could Be An Effective Treatment for Cocaine AddictionA new study reports repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation appears to reduce cocaine use and cravings in those addicted to the drug.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 30, 2015·7 min readDepressed People Who Respond to Placebos Get The Most Help From Real MedicationsA new study reports how well people with depression respond to placebos may determine how well they will respond to antidepressant medications.Read More