FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 19, 2017·5 min readCan Brain Lesions Contribute to Criminal Behavior?Researchers report lesions within a brain network involved in moral decision making can contribute to criminal behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 19, 2017·4 min readExercising at Own Pace Boosts a Child’s Ability to LearnPhysical education teachers may need to review their teaching strategies following new research from the University of Sterling. Researchers report children are more attentive and have improved memory when they exercise at their own pace, rather than embark on exhaustive exercise.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 19, 2017·6 min readDirect Amygdala Stimulation Can Enhance Memory in HumansResearchers report in a new PNAS study that direct stimulation of the amygdala can enhance memory of images a day later, if the stimulation is applied immediately after the images are viewed.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 18, 2017·5 min readInner Workings of Poker Champ AI RevealedA new study in Science reveals how a new AI was able to beat some of the top professional poker players, by identifying their play style, strengths and weaknesses, after just 20 days of play.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 18, 2017·6 min readNanotubes Go With the Flow to Penetrate Brain TissueA new device that uses fast flowing fluids to insert nanotubes into the brain may be used to help treat a number of neurological diseases, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 18, 2017·4 min read‘Simple, But Powerful’ Model Reveals Mechanism Behind Neuron DevelopmentScripps researchers have uncovered the process that helps control neuron growth.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 18, 2017·1 min readAltered Brain Development and Cognitive Ability in Preterm BabiesA new study reveals premature babies may suffer from severe abnormalities of the thalamus, especially if they are born before 28 weeks gestation.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 18, 2017·6 min readHow ECT Relieves Depression: Mouse StudyJohn Hopkins researchers have uncovered new details that may explain, on a molecular level, how ECT relieves severe depression in mammals.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 18, 2017·5 min readNew Vaccine Technology Shows Promise as a Tool to Combat the Opioid CrisisA new vaccine blocks the effects of heroin by preventing the drug from crossing the blood-brain barrier. Researchers believe the vaccine could be helpful in curbing the opioid epidemic.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 16, 2017·6 min readAfter 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has ManyFollowing a 12 year long study, researchers have identified seven phenoclasses that can help doctors to diagnose and track the progression of bipolar disorder in patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·December 15, 2017·3 min readLittle Understood Cells Helps Mice See ColorA new study sheds insight into how mice see in color. The findings could have implications for treating human visual disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 15, 2017·4 min readGraspable Objects Grab Attention More Than Images of Objects Do3D images that appear graspable grab more attention that traditional 2D images, researchers report.Read More
