FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 26, 2015·3 min readBumblebees Make False Memories TooA new study explores false memory in bumble bees.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·February 25, 2015·3 min readStudy Shows How the Brain Can Trigger a Deep SleepAccording to a new study, deeper sleep can be triggered by chemically 'switching on' neurons in the preoptic hypothalamus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2015·3 min readScientists Uncover New Role for Neurotransmitter That Helps Fight InfectionResearchers report a particular type of neurotransmitter has an important role in adaptive immune responses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2015·2 min read3D Printed Guides Can Help Restore Function in Damaged NervesResearchers have successfully used a 3D printed guide to help damaged nerves repair themselves.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 25, 2015·5 min readResearchers Redefine Role of Brain’s ‘Hunger Circuit’A new study could have positive implications for developing anti obesity treatments.Read More
AutismFeatured·February 25, 2015·2 min readStudy Shows Decreased Aggressive Behavior Toward Strangers in ASD ModelAccording to a new study, researchers have found no evidence of increased aggressive behaviors toward strangers in animal models of ASD.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·February 25, 2015·2 min readHidden Gene Gives Hope for Improving Brain FunctionThe gene Gomafu might be key to understanding how our brain rapidly responds to stressful experiences, researchers report.Read More
