FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 26, 2017·4 min readThe Mere Presence of Your Smartphone Reduces Brain PowerAccording to researchers, the mere presence of your smartphone reduces cognitive capacity and impairs cognitive function, even though people believe they are giving a task their full attention and focus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 25, 2017·5 min readThe Neural Relationship Between Light and SleepResearchers have discovered a protein in the brain that responds to darkness and light to set the correct balance between sleep and wakefulness.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·June 25, 2017·3 min readExploring the Potential of Human EcholocationA new study considers how echolocation can benefit visually impaired people to navigate safely through the environment.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 23, 2017·5 min readNew Brain Network Model Could Explain Differences in Brain InjuriesResearchers report looking at neural networks in the brain, rather than just specific regions, could shed new light on why some brain injuries are worse than others.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 23, 2017·6 min readChatter in the Deep Brain Spurs Empathy in RatsStudy sheds light on how the brain coordinates complex decision involving empathy and altruism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 23, 2017·4 min readHow the Brain Surrenders to SleepResearchers monitored the brain activity of roundworms as they fell asleep and woke up.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2017·4 min readHow Video Games Change the BrainA new study reveals how playing video games not only changes how our brain functions, but also the structure of the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 22, 2017·5 min readHow Pheromones Trigger Female Sexual BehaviorResearchers report on how male pheromones enhance sexual behavior in female mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 22, 2017·6 min readSelect Memories Can Be Erased, Leaving Others IntactResearchers report memories that trigger PTSD and anxiety can be erased without affecting other memories.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2017·4 min readFrequent Sexual Activity Can Boost Brain Power in Older AdultsAccording to a new study, older people who engage in sexual activity on a frequent basis scored higher on tests that reflect cognitive abilities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·June 22, 2017·4 min readNeurons That Regenerate and Neurons That DieFindings could pave the way for developing new treatments to restore vision and repair retinal damage.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2017·5 min readAcetaminophen During Pregnancy Can Inhibit MasculinityA new study reports paracetamol (acetaminophen) could damage the development of male behaviors in offspring if taken while a female is pregnant.Read More
