EEG Decodes How People Navigate Complex Sequences
A new EEG study reveals strong working memory is vital to working with abstract information.... Read More...
University of Oregon
Zebrafish Interactions Offer Help in Studying Social Behavioral Disorders
Researchers have identified neurons vital for socialized behavior in zebrasifh. The study reports, when the neurons are disabled, their orientation to one another breaks down in a similar way to socialization problems in humans with ASD.... Read More...
New Insight Into Infant Handling by Young Bonobos
Researchers report young female bonobos prepare for motherhood by helping mother apes to take care of their young. Findings also show elevated levels of oxytocin in the urine of young females who help with parental style care of baby bonobos.... Read More...
Memory Researchers Link Two Brain Regions to Conceptual Organization
Researchers implicate the hippocampus in conceptual memory formation. The study reveals activity within the hippocampus and ventromedial prefrontal cortex is consistent with the retrieval of new concepts.... Read More...
Journaling Inspires Altruism Through an Attitude of Gratitude
University of Oregon researchers report those who write online journals that note feelings of gratitude develop an increase in altruism. ... Read More...
Potential Risk of Common Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Discovered
Researchers detail possible adverse reactions, from stroke to depression, for a common medication given to help treat multiple sclerosis.... Read More...
Hormone Key to Fruit Fly Brain Development Discovered
New insight into brain development in fruit flies may also shed light on maternal hypothyroidism in humans, researchers say.... Read More...