The brain automatically places more value on the opinions of people who appear to be confident, a new study reports.
Researchers have identified a new neurodegenerative disease that is caused by a genetic mutation that disrupts DNA repair.
Researchers report both people with synaesthesia and those on the autism spectrum share similar heightened sensory sensitivity.
Listening to the sounds of nature creates an outward directed focus of attention, helping us to relax, a new study reports.
When it comes to teaching children new words and how to read, less is more for illustrations. Researchers find having more than one illustration per page hinders children's ability to learn new words.
Researchers have identified a molecule that appears to play a vital role in long term memory formation.
A new study reveals the role the hippocampus plays in language acquisition.
Researchers reveal a horse can read and remember people's emotional facial expressions.
A new study reveals depression can accelerate brain aging. The study sheds light on the effect depression has on the decline in overall cognitive function.
Researchers say inattentional anosmia exists. People who are busily engaged in tasks or distracted may not notice the presence of new smells, a new study reveals.
Researchers report exposure to sour foods can increase our desire to take a few risks. Risk averse people, such as those with anxiety disorders, could benefit from eating sour tasting foods to help boost risk taking behaviors, such as talking to new people.
Researchers say phobias can be treated more effectively by linking computerized therapy to the rhythm of a person's heart.
