FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 26, 2023·5 min readBalanced Parenting Is Key to Nurturing Harmonious Sibling BondsA new study suggests that equal treatment of siblings by parents fosters better sibling relationships. Analyzing retrospective reports of 325 college-age adults, the researchers found that parental differential treatment and family cohesion work in tandem to shape sibling relations.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 9, 2016·4 min readNew Findings on Physical Activity Could Shape Treatment for Mild Alzheimer’sResearchers reveal physical activity can help improve cognitive function in those with mild Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 6, 2022·6 min readStudy Preserves Memory in Mice, Offering Promising New Basis for Active Immunization Against Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe corn-derived MetO-rich protein, when injected, prompts the immune system to produce antibodies against the MetO component of amyloid beta. Older mice injected with the MetO-rich protein showed 50% improvement in memory compared to the control animals. The findings could be key to the development of a potential vaccine for Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 20, 2018·4 min readNo Proof Probiotics Ease AnxietyResearchers find no evidence to back up the claim that probiotics can help to reduce anxiety.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 1, 2017·3 min readBetter Memory Makes People Tire of Experiences More QuicklyA new study reveals those with a better working memory tend to get bored of experiences more quickly. The study could have implications for consumers and marketers in maintaining interest in their products.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 12, 2017·5 min readPotential Therapy to Prevent Chemobrain in Cancer PatientsA new compound prevents cognitive decline associated with chemotherapy treatments in rats, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 8, 2023·6 min readBig Tobacco’s Legacy: Pushing Hyperpalatable Foods in AmericaFood brands owned by tobacco companies have actively disseminated hyperpalatable foods, loaded with salts, fats, and sugars, to American consumers. Researchers say these foods provide an enhanced eating experience that's hard to resist.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 3, 2018·3 min readGun Owners are More Politically ActiveA new study reports American gun owners are exhibiting increased levels of political participation, not only by voting but also donating to candidate funds and contacting elected officials.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 9, 2022·5 min readEmpathy Training Improves Mother-Child Relationships and Life SatisfactionMothers and children who participated in empathy skill training had better relationships and improved overall well-being, a new study reports.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 3, 2021·4 min readAge Doesn’t Affect Perception of ‘Speech-to-Song Illusion’When listening to a phrase over and over, the words often begin to sound like a song. Researchers found this speech-to-song illusion does not decrease with age.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 23, 2016·4 min readEarliest Evidence in Fossil Record for Right Handedness DiscoveredResearchers have found the earliest evidence to date of right handedness in fossil records dating back 1.8 million years.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 1, 2021·6 min readResearch Delves Into Link Between Test Anxiety and Poor SleepTest anxiety and sleep feed off one another, causing a negative effect on academic performance.Read More