Astrocytes help transition the brain from a highly plastic state to one that is more stable. Read More
Dendrites weave their way through space that balances their need to connect to other neurons, but there is a cost. Read More
Children as young as three have an adult-like preference for visual fractal patterns commonly seen in nature. The findings suggest the preference for common natural fractal patterns develops early in life. Read More
Without their cell phones, study participants had increased difficulty concentrating and experienced more mind-wandering that those who had access to their phones. Those who had access to their phone, but were told to resist using them had greater perceived concentration abilities than those who had no access to their device. Read More
Eye-tracking and pupil dilation may be a new way to measure a person's hearing ability. Read More
Using EEG to measure beta waves shows promise in detecting Parkinson's disease in a non-invasive way. Read More
A new EEG study reveals strong working memory is vital to working with abstract information. Read More
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
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
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
University of Oregon researchers report those who write online journals that note feelings of gratitude develop an increase in altruism. Read More
Researchers detail possible adverse reactions, from stroke to depression, for a common medication given to help treat multiple sclerosis. Read More
