Follow the Leader: What Sets Leaders Apart?
A new study reveals the cognitive and neurobiological processes that influence whether a person is likely to be a leader or follower. ... Read More...
University of Zurich
Every Person Has a Unique Brain Anatomy
A new neuroimaging study reveals every person has unique brain anatomy. The uniqueness is a result of a combination of genetic factors and life experiences, researchers report.... Read More...
Stem Cell Division Seen For First Time in Adult Brain
Researchers have observed how neural stem cells divide and new neurons are integrated into the hippocampus.... Read More...
Cellular Self Digestion Process Triggers Autoimmune Disease
A new study reveals how autophagy in certain immune cells can lead to the immune system attacking the central nervous system. The findings have implications for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis.... Read More...
Female Brain Reacts More Strongly to Prosocial Behavior Than Male Brain
University of Zurich researchers report prosocial behaviors trigger stronger reward system activation in women, where as the same neural response is elicited by selfish behavior in men.... Read More...
Chronic Lack of Sleep Increases Risk Seeking
According to University of Zurich researchers, sleep deprivation can lead to an increase in risk seeking behaviors.... Read More...
Mother’s Stress Affects Baby Through Amniotic Fluid
Study reveals corticotropin-releasing hormone can rise in amniotic fluid when the mother is stressed over long periods of time while pregnant.... Read More...
Deep Sleep Maintains the Learning Efficiency of the Brain
Researchers shed light on why deep sleep is important for learning efficiency in the brain.... Read More...
Brain Stimulation Influences Honest Behavior
Researchers report tDCS applied over a region in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can make people act more honestly.... Read More...
LSD Alters Perception Via Serotonin Receptors
A new study sheds light on how perception of meaning changes when a person is under the influence of LSD.... Read More...
Sleep Helps Process Traumatic Experiences
A new study reveals sleep could be used as an early prevention strategy against PTSD.... Read More...