AutismFeaturedPsychology·December 9, 2014·3 min readMultiple, Short Learning Sessions Strengthen Memory Formation in Fragile X SyndromeNew research could help children with fragile X syndrome to memorize new information learned.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 9, 2014·4 min readPaying Attention Makes Touch Sensing Brain Cells Fire Rapidly and in SyncA new study takes a step closer to understanding how animals' thoughts and feelings affect their perception of external stimuli.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 9, 2014·4 min readConsistent Distraction Does Not Hinder LearningResearchers report distraction does not necessarily hinder learning.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience Videos·December 8, 2014·3 min readPreeclampsia During Mother’s Pregnancy Associated with Greater Autism RiskResearchers report children with ASD were more than twice as likely to have mothers who suffered from preeclampsia during pregnancy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 8, 2014·2 min readShedding New Light on the Formation of Emotional Fear MemoriesA new study finds Hebbian plasticity is partially correct.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 8, 2014·7 min readNew Therapy Holds Promise for Restoring VisionNew genetic treatment helps restore light sensitivity in blind mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 8, 2014·1 min readResearchers Find Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Cell DamageSleep deprivation can cause cell damage, especially to the lungs, liver and small intestine, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience Videos·December 8, 2014·3 min readEngineer Applies Robot Control Theory to Improve Prosthetic LegsNew research allows those with robotic controlled prosthetic legs to walk almost as fast as an able bodied person.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 8, 2014·2 min readOptogenetics: Identifying New Targets for Epilepsy InterventionA new study explores the reliability of optogenetics as an intervention for temporal lobe epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 4, 2014·3 min readEndocrine Disrupting Chemicals Alter Thyroid Levels in Pregnancy and May Affect Fetal Brain DevelopmentResearchers report PCBs can interfere with thyroid hormone action in pregnant women and affect fetal brain development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 4, 2014·5 min readScientists Identify Principal Protein Sensor for TouchResearchers have identified a mechanoreceptor protein which mediates the sense of touch in mammals.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 4, 2014·4 min readBarrier Breaking Drug May Lead to Spinal Cord Injury TreatmentsA new drug could partially relieve paralyzing spinal cord injuries, researchers report.Read More
