FeaturedNeuroscience·December 28, 2018·4 min readHow the Brain Enables Us to Rapidly Focus AttentionResearchers have identified a mechanism within the cholinergic system that underlies our ability to rapidly focus attention.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 28, 2018·6 min readNew Insight on How Memory WorksStudy reports declarative memory depends upon conscious knowledge of what has been previously learned. Researchers discovered conscious knowledge is compromised in those with damage to the hippocampus. The findings shed new light on how the hippocampus controls the process of memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 28, 2018·3 min readHow ‘Dry January’ is the Secret to Better Sleep and Losing WeightResearchers say those who refrain from drinking alcohol during 'Dry January' experience better sleep quality, lose more weight and have more energy than those who don't participate.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 28, 2018·4 min readA Tilt of the Head Facilitates Social EngagementA new eye tracking study reveals left gaze bias is replaced by an upper eye bias when we look at faces tilted to an eleven degree angle. Researchers say the findings could help social engagement in those with ASD as the head tilt helps people focus more on the eyes, making others seem less threatening and more approachable.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 27, 2018·4 min readLosing Neurons May Sometimes Not Be That BadResearchers report that neuron loss in Alzheimer's disease may not be such a bad thing. The study reveals the loss of neurons may be the result of a cell quality control mechanism attempting to protect the brain from the accumulation of malfunctioning neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 27, 2018·5 min readPostnatal Depression in Dads Linked to Depression in Teen DaughtersA new study reports teenage daughters of fathers who suffered postnatal depression following their birth are at an increased risk of developing depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 27, 2018·4 min readHow Exercise Reduces Belly Fat in HumansAccording to researchers, interleukin 6 plays a critical role in how exercise helps to reduce body fat.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 27, 2018·3 min readYour Brain Rewards You Twice Per MealUpon eating, dopamine is released in the brain at two different times, during ingestion and when the food reaches our stomach, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·December 27, 2018·4 min readKicking and Yelling During Sleep? Risk Factors for Violent Sleep Disorder IdentifiedResearchers have identified key risk factors for a violent sleep disorder known as REM sleep behavior disorder. According to the study, taking antidepressants, having PTSD and anxiety disorders increases the risk for violent episodes during sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 21, 2018·3 min readPeople with Schizophrenia Experience Emotions Differently From Others, Body Map ShowsStudy reveals those with schizophrenia have an overall reduction of bodily sensations across all emotions, where as those without the disorder show specific patterns of increase arousal and decreased energy across the body for each emotion.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 21, 2018·4 min readHow Calorie Content Makes You Rethink Food ChoicesA neuroimaging study reveals seeing images of food with calorie information alters the way the brain responds to the food, making the item seem less appealing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 21, 2018·5 min readHow a Trippy 1980s Video Effect Might Help Explain ConsciousnessResearchers argue consciousness may be caused by the way the brain generates energetic feedback loops.Read More
