FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 20, 2015·3 min readWhat Day is it? Why it’s Hard to Keep Track of Days of the WeekA new study reveals mid week days have less mental representations attached to them, making it more difficult for us to recall what day it is.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·August 20, 2015·4 min readStructure of Tumor Suppressing Protein IdentifiedResearchers have established the structure of the tumor suppressing PTEN protein.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·August 20, 2015·4 min readTemporary Postnatal Blindness Triggers Lasting Reorganization in the Infant BrainResearchers report temporary postnatal visual deprivation induces permanent auditory responses in the visual area of the infant's brain.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 20, 2015·5 min readAbused Children Show Encouraging Ability to Regulate EmotionsAccording to a new study, children who have been maltreated have a surprising ability to regulate their emotions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 20, 2015·2 min readPeople with Psychopathic Traits Less Likely to “Catch” a Contagious YawnAccording to a new study, those with psychopathic characteristics are less likely to react to a contagious yawn as their more empathetic peers.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 20, 2015·4 min readJoining Molecular Components Expands Ability to Manipulate Genes in Specific Cell TypesResearchers combine molecular components to manipulate genes in specific cell types.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 20, 2015·3 min readMore Than Just Memories: Hippocampus Involved in Conflict ResolutionA new study reports on the role the hippocampus plays in decision making and conflict resolution.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 20, 2015·6 min readHigher Risk of Stroke in People Who Work Long HoursA new study reports people who work 55 hours or more per week have a 33 percent greater risk of stroke.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 20, 2015·3 min readLink Between High Childhood IQ and Bipolar Disorder DiscoveredHigher performance on intelligence tests as a child could is linked to a higher risk for developing bipolar disorder as an adult, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·August 19, 2015·6 min readMusic Therapy Reduces Anxiety During Breast Biopsy SurgeriesA new study reports listening to music prior to a breast biopsy surgery reduces anxiety in women.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 19, 2015·4 min readResearchers Discover Part of the Brain that Deciphers Memory from Novel ExperienceAccording to a new study, two parts of the hippocampus work together to identify is a stimulus is novel or familiar.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 19, 2015·3 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Could be Detected by Testing Saliva for Cortisol LevelsA new study reports that testing the saliva of healthy older people for cortisol levels could help identify those at risk for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
