FeaturedNeuroscience·September 22, 2016·6 min readWas it Better or Worse Than You Expected? Ask Your Basal GangliaResearchers have discovered a neural circuit that processes evaluations and have identified its sources.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 22, 2016·5 min readAutomated Screening for Childhood Speech DisordersResearchers have developed a computer system that could help to detect subtle speech and language disorders in time for early intervention.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 21, 2016·4 min readMenstrual Cycle Affects Memory and Navigation SkillsResearchers report estrogen and progesterone can affect memory and problem solving.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 21, 2016·4 min readPrenatal Stress Accelerates Growth and Inhibits the Motoric Development of Unborn MonkeysA new study using non-human primates found infants of mothers who were stressed during pregnancy grew faster but had slower motor development than their peers.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 21, 2016·4 min readCould Fish Oils or Aspirin Delay Dementia?Researchers announce they are conducting a new study to find out if taking aspirin and omega 3 fish oils can improve memory and thinking skills, possibly delaying the onset of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2016·3 min readAncient Brain Area Controls Eye MovementsResearchers report an ancient area of the midbrain in all vertebrates can independently control and re-orientate the eyes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·September 21, 2016·6 min readDementia: Catching the Memory ThiefResearchers report that better education and standards of living may lower the risk of developing dementia than previously thought.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2016·4 min readStimulating Neurons Could Protect Against Brain DamageResearchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows neural networks to protect against the spread of secondary brain damage as seen in TBI and ischemic stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2016·5 min readOlfactory Glomeruli Have a Unique StructureMapping the functional units of the vinegar fly's brain, researchers discover the olfactory glomeruli differs in structure.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2016·4 min readCould Nicotine Help Protect The Aging Brain?When given independently from tobacco, nicotine appears to help protect the aging brain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·September 21, 2016·4 min readDetecting Emotions with Wireless SignalsResearchers have developed a new wireless system that is 87 percent accurate at detecting a person's emotional state.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 20, 2016·2 min readInternational Brain Initiative Launch and VIP Dialog: Towards an International Brain StationThe United States, in collaboration with other nations and the UN Conference on Trade and Development, has announced the launch of an International Brain Initiative.Read More
