FeaturedNeurology·December 13, 2017·3 min readCellular Self Digestion Process Triggers Autoimmune DiseaseA 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
FeaturedPsychology·October 9, 2017·3 min readFemale Brain Reacts More Strongly to Prosocial Behavior Than Male BrainUniversity 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
FeaturedPsychology·August 30, 2017·4 min readChronic Lack of Sleep Increases Risk SeekingAccording to University of Zurich researchers, sleep deprivation can lead to an increase in risk seeking behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 29, 2017·5 min readMother’s Stress Affects Baby Through Amniotic FluidStudy reveals corticotropin-releasing hormone can rise in amniotic fluid when the mother is stressed over long periods of time while pregnant.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 22, 2017·5 min readDeep Sleep Maintains the Learning Efficiency of the BrainResearchers shed light on why deep sleep is important for learning efficiency in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 10, 2017·3 min readBrain Stimulation Influences Honest BehaviorResearchers report tDCS applied over a region in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can make people act more honestly.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 26, 2017·4 min readLSD Alters Perception Via Serotonin ReceptorsA new study sheds light on how perception of meaning changes when a person is under the influence of LSD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 13, 2016·3 min readSleep Helps Process Traumatic ExperiencesA new study reveals sleep could be used as an early prevention strategy against PTSD.Read More