Findings shed new light on how brain states are regulated and how the brain can switch between them.
A new EEG study reveals strong working memory is vital to working with abstract information.
New insight into brain development in fruit flies may also shed light on maternal hypothyroidism in humans, researchers say.
Overall, restrictive eating was the only feeding practice that linked parent and child emotional eating.
University of Oregon researchers report those who write online journals that note feelings of gratitude develop an increase in altruism.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Using EEG to measure beta waves shows promise in detecting Parkinson's disease in a non-invasive way.
In the face of immense pressure, Simone Biles' recent decision to withdraw from Olympic competition to focus on her mental health should be considered an inspirational message, psychologists say.
Astrocytes help transition the brain from a highly plastic state to one that is more stable.
