FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·November 13, 2015·4 min readBrain Structure May Be the Root of ApathyA new study reports on a neurobiological basis for apathy.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 12, 2015·5 min readExperimental Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Clock on Key Aspects of AgingResearchers discover an experimental Alzheimer's disease drug appears to slow key features of the aging process, including memory loss and improved a number of physiological features.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 12, 2015·4 min readSweet Memories: Eating Sweets Forms Memories That Control Eating HabitsAccording to a new study, neurons in the dorsal hippocampus are activated by consuming sweet foods, helping form a memory of the meal.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 12, 2015·3 min readLead Exposure Impacts Children’s SleepAccording to a new study, early life exposure to lead can increase risk of insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems in later childhood.Read More
Featured·November 12, 2015·2 min read“Chatting” with Watson Sparks More Creativity in HumansResearchers are partnering with IBM's Watson to advance how computers could help humans to be able to solve problems more creatively.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·November 12, 2015·5 min readThis is Your Brain on ArtResearchers take their study out of the lab and into the real world to see what happens in the brain as people observe artwork.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 12, 2015·4 min readPeople With Treatment Resistant OCD Can Benefit From Exposure TherapyResearchers report people from OCD can benefit significantly from adding exposure and response prevention therapy when common drug treatments fail.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 12, 2015·3 min readAnxiety Can Aggravate AsthmaResearchers report a link between higher anxiety sensitivity and greater asthma symptoms with decreased lung function.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 12, 2015·4 min readToddlers With Poor Language Skills Fall Behind in PlayResearchers report two year old children with poor language skills fare worse that their peers at play and often fall behind socially.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 12, 2015·3 min readIt’s Music to Our Eyes: Emotional Reactions to Music Reflected in Pupil SizePersonal involvement and emotional content of music influences pupillary response, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 12, 2015·6 min readReliability and Ease of Use Enhanced for BrainGate BCI by Self CalibrationResearchers make significant advancements to develop a practical BCI technology that is easy to use and reliable for people with paralysis to use independently to regain control over external devices.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 12, 2015·3 min readExtreme Noise Conditions Can Influence Taste PerceptionA new study reports conditions which are extremely noisy can alter taste perception for sweet and umami flavors.Read More