FeaturedNeuroscience·November 12, 2018·3 min readDynamic Audiovisuals Increase Spectator Attention, But Inhibit Conscious ProcessingStudy reports audiovisual editing causes an increase in activity in visual processing areas, while continuous and orderly editing produces more cognitive processing activity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 11, 2018·5 min readAn Ion Channel Differentiates Newborn and Mature Neurons in the Adult BrainResearchers report newborn granule cells in the dentate gyrus become less excitable after three weeks. The loss of excitability is crucial for the functioning of mature neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 3, 2018·5 min readLong Term Caffeine Use Worsens Alzheimer’s SymptomsA new study reports caffeine may worsen neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. Caffeine, researchers report, exacerbates neophobia, anxiety and cognitive flexibility in mouse models of the disease.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 17, 2017·4 min read20 Minute Test Determines Attention and Memory Capacity in Schizophrenia PatientsResearchers at UAB have developed an assessment test, that can be completed within 20 minutes, to assess the cognitive capabilities of those with Schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 19, 2016·4 min readBaby Brain: Pregnancy Brain Changes Last 2 Years After BirthStudy reports significant reduction in gray matter volume in brain regions associated with social cognition for up to two years following birth.Read More
