FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2019·4 min readBabies born by C-section have different gut bacteriaThe mode of delivery at birth is a significant factor in the composition of gut bacteria. Children born via cesarean section have reduced levels of 'good' bacteria and an increased number of pathogens linked to the hospital environment.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 20, 2019·4 min readIntrovert? You may just be bad at recognizing facesExtroverts perform significantly better at facial recognition tasks than introverts.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·September 20, 2019·3 min readMigraine sufferers needlessly enduring agonizing painMany people who suffer migraines are often diagnosed with other conditions. For those with a clinical diagnosis, many are unaware of treatment options available for pain and to slow the frequency of attacks.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 20, 2019·4 min readWhen natural disasters strike, men and women respond differentlyIn the face of natural disasters, women tend to take the risks far more seriously but have trouble convincing men their concerns are a priority.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 20, 2019·6 min readWearable brain-machine interface could control a wheelchair, vehicle or computerResearchers have developed a new brain-machine interface headset that harnesses the power of machine learning to allow those with disabilities to maneuver their wheelchair with thought alone.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 20, 2019·4 min readPersonality feature that could predict how often you exercise identifiedThose who are conscientious and are better at making plans to meet their goals are more likely to engage in physical exercise.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 20, 2019·4 min readWhy is the brain disturbed by harsh sounds?Harsh noises, such as alarm bells and sirens, hold the brain's attention by stimulating its aversion networks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 20, 2019·6 min readCommon antidepressant may not reduce depression symptoms, but does reduce anxietySertraline (Zoloft), a commonly prescribed SSRI antidepressant, may not be as effective at treating depression within 6 weeks as previously thought. However, the drug is effective for treating anxiety symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 19, 2019·3 min readSupportive relationships in childhood leads to longer livesCloser social relationships in childhood and being raised by a family with higher socioeconomic status was linked to people being more optimistic during midlife and increased chances of living to an older age. Those who were more disadvantaged growing up and experienced psychosocial stressors tended to experience more stressful events during midlife and had an increased risk of early death.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 19, 2019·5 min readStudy finds hub linking movement and motivation in the brainThe lateral septum encodes speed and acceleration information as an animal navigates and learns how to obtain a reward from its environment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 19, 2019·4 min readDecoding how kids get into hackingStudy reveals differences in personality types and gender roles between teens who get into hacking.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 19, 2019·4 min readNeurological signals from the spinal cord surprise scientistsA new study challenges existing theories about spinal cord neurons. New findings suggest neurological signals originate from a major, scattered network of cells that send signals to only a few other neurons.Read More