FeaturedMost PopularNeurosciencePsychology·June 30, 2017·2 min readResearch Suggests Association Between Gut Bacteria and EmotionA new study identifies gut bacteria that appears to interact with brain areas associated with mood and behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·June 13, 2017·4 min readUsing Magnetic Stimulation to ‘Rewire’ the Brains of Depressed PeopleResearchers report TMS therapy appears to be effective in treating some whose depression can not be improved by conventional medications.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2017·4 min readDifferences in Brain Activity Between Obese Men and WomenA new study reports men and women exhibit different brain activity related to overeating.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 10, 2017·3 min readTai Chi Relieves Insomnia in Breast Cancer SurvivorsAccording to researchers, Tai Chi not only improves sleep health and reduces insomnia in breast cancer survivors, it also reduces depression and fatigue symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2017·5 min readLink Between Gut Microbes and Brain Structure in IBS DiscoveredA new study reveals an association between gut microbiota and brain regions responsible for processing sensory information in those with IBS.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 20, 2017·3 min readStudy Overturns Seminal Research About the Developing Nervous SystemStudy overturns conventional thought about how axons grow during embryonic development.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·March 9, 2017·5 min readBrain is Ten Times More Active Than Previously MeasuredResearchers believe their findings could change the way scientists understand how the brain works.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 6, 2017·6 min readHead Injuries Can Alter Hundreds of Genes and Lead to Serious Brain DamageA new study reports head injuries can cause harm to genes in the brain, leading to an increased risk for neurological and psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 20, 2017·3 min readWomen’s Cognitive Decline Begins Earlier Than Previously ThoughtA new study reports mental sharpness begins to decline in some women as early as in their 50's.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 31, 2016·4 min readMen Who Buy Sex Have Much in Common With Sexually Coercive MenA new study reports men who buy sex have less empathy for female prostitutes than those who don't. Additionally, those who use prostitutes share some key characteristics with men at risk for committing sexually violent acts.Read More