FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 25, 2017·5 min readRinging in Ears Keeps Brain More at Attention and Less at RestResearchers reveal the precuneus is more connected to the dorsal attention network and less connected to the default mode network in people with chronic tinnitus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 25, 2017·5 min readDancing Can Reverse the Signs of Aging in the BrainNumerous recent studies have shown a link between exercise and improved cognitive performance in older people. A new study reveals dancing may have the most profound effect on cognitive health.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 25, 2017·4 min readComputer Algorithm Links Facial Masculinity to AutismResearchers applied a computer algorithm to 3D facial images of children diagnosed with ASD. The algorithm detected both males and females with autism had more masculine features than children not on the spectrum.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 25, 2017·3 min readDelving Into DopamineResearchers examining how learning processes are affected in some neurodegenerative diseases uncover how neural impulses form memories.Read More
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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 24, 2017·5 min readPanic Disorder Symptoms May Be Tied to Acid-Sensing ReceptorResearchers reveal the TDAG8 receptor may play a significant role in the physiological responses of panic disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2017·5 min readUnderstanding How Omega 3 Dampens Inflammatory ReactionsResearchers from NTNU find new evidence of how omega 3 fatty acids can dampen inflammatory reactions in the body.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 24, 2017·3 min readHow the Emotions of Others Influence Our Olfactory SenseA new study reveals the emotional expression on other people's faces can influence whether we perceive an odor in a positive or negative light.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2017·6 min readHow the Human Brain Detects the ‘Music’ of SpeechResearchers at UCSF discover neurons in the superior temporal gyrus change activity depending on where emphasis falls in a sentence.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2017·5 min readDon’t Multitask While You Read ThisA new study reveals that while multitasking diminishes our ability to remember some things, we can still focus on important information while our attention is divided.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2017·3 min readHigh Intensity Interval Training Releases Endorphins in the BrainA PET neuroimaging study reveals high intensity impact training significantly increases endorphin release in brain areas associated with controlling emotion and pain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2017·3 min readCaffeine Tempers Taste, Triggering Temptation for SweetsResearchers report caffeinated drinks reduce our ability to taste just how sweet something is. Ironically, this makes us crave sweet tastes more.Read More