FeaturedNeuroscience·February 14, 2018·5 min readTiny Brain Region Responsible for Strengthening Important Memories Under StressResearchers implicate the locus coeruleus in storing memories of stressful events.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 14, 2018·6 min readSurprise Stimulus Helps People Stop an ActionUnexpected sounds make people stop an action more often than when they hear no sounds at all. A new study offers an insight into how sensory cues would speed up the brain's communication with the motor system.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 14, 2018·5 min readBrain Imaging Helps Redefine IntelligenceNeuroimaging technology has allowed researchers to measure brain entropy. Researchers report greater entropy is linked to more versatile information processing.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 13, 2018·3 min readHow Neural Networks Influence AlcoholismResearchers report alcohol seeking behavior may be induced by altering the strength of synapses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 13, 2018·4 min readGlutamate May Play a Role in Addiction and Alcohol RelapseA new study reports those with alcohol use disorders have a decrease in glutamate levels in the brain when shown cues associated with drinking.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 13, 2018·2 min readBrain Circuits that Trigger Fear Relapse IdentifiedResearchers report connections between the hippocampus and a specific type of neuron in the prefrontal cortex are involved in fear relapse. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 13, 2018·3 min readHow Insomnia KillsResearchers report on a link between insomnia and an increased risk of suicide in sufferers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 12, 2018·3 min readBrain Scans Show Why People Get Aggressive After a Drink or TwoAccording to a new study, the display of aggression following the consumption of alcohol is linked to a dip in activity in the prefrontal cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 12, 2018·6 min readArtificial Intelligence is Growing Up Fast: What’s Next For Thinking Machines?Researchers speculate what the future may hold for artificial intelligence technologies, and us.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 12, 2018·4 min readAmygdala May Play Bigger Role in Facial RecognitionResearchers report the amygdala may play a bigger role in facial recognition than previously thought. According to a new study, the amygdala responds more specifically to images of the face than the fusiform face area does.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 10, 2018·4 min readHow a Thrill Seeking Personality Helps Olympic AthletesResearchers report that having a thrill seeking streak can help Olympic athletes achieve success in the games.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·February 10, 2018·5 min readThe Mind of a Medalist: How the Brain Can Lead to Olympic GoldJHU researchers investigated the mindsets of Olympians. The brain activity of medal contenders reveals who will choke under pressure, and who will keep their cool.Read More