FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 28, 2017·7 min readLead Exposure in Childhood Linked to Lower IQ and Lower StatusA new study looks at the long term ramifications of childhood lead exposure, finding links to lower cognitive function, IQ and socioeconomic status.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·March 27, 2017·4 min readImproving Memory With MagnetsA new study reveals people showed improvements in auditory memory when transcranial magnetic stimulation was applied.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 14, 2017·5 min readBuzzing the Brain With Electricity Can Boost Working MemoryResearchers use transcranial alternating current stimulation to help improve short term working memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 12, 2017·5 min readBrain Networks at Rest Are in Readiness For ActionA new study reports that when at rest, neural networks are ready to execute even the simplest of behaviors and movements.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 9, 2017·5 min readSoccer Success in the Young Can Be Measured in the BrainCognitive function can be quantified and linked to how well a child performs in a game of soccer, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 12, 2016·3 min readDiscovery of New Verbal Working Memory Architecture Has Implications for Artificial IntelligenceNew findings about how the brain processes information in verbal working memory could have implications for the development of new AI systems, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 1, 2016·5 min readMagnetic Brain Stimulation Can Bring Back Stowed MemoriesResearchers use transcranial magnetic stimulation to activate stowed away pieces of information and memories.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 21, 2016·4 min readWorking Memory May Play Role in Coping With Negative EventsResearchers report a strong working memory can counter a pessimistic outlook.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 16, 2016·6 min readMore GABA in One Brain Region Linked to Better Working MemoryResearchers report the amount of GABA in person's dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is linked the ability to keep several things in mind simultaneously.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 14, 2016·6 min readBrain Training Can Help in Fight Against Dementia: Meta AnalysisAccording to researchers, brain training apps can help improve mood and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment, but the training loses its effectiveness once dementia has been diagnosed.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 2, 2016·5 min readNeurocognitive Deficits May Be A Red Flag For PsychosisNeurocognitive impairments may serve as early warning signs for schizophrenia, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 4, 2016·5 min readInfants Use Prefrontal Cortex In LearningA new study reports infants use their prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with higher forms of cognition and reasoning, when learning.Read More
