FeaturedNeuroscience·March 9, 2020·2 min readSensory information underpins abstract knowledgeNeuroimaging reveals our brains combine information from different categories of sensory information to drive abstract knowledge.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·March 9, 2020·3 min readThe brain has two systems for thinking about others’ thoughtsStudy reveals two different brain structures are implicated in implicit and explicit theory of mind, and both regions mature at different ages to fulfill their function. The supramarginal gyrus matures earlier, enabling theory of mind to occur slightly earlier than believed. Full ability for theory of mind occurs at age four when the temporoparietal junction matures.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 7, 2020·3 min readWhat women really want: The effect of women’s cycle on preferences for male behaviorStudy tests the good genes ovulation shift hypothesis, which states women's preferences for certain male behaviors differ throughout their ovulation cycle. Researchers found no evidence that a woman's preference changes across the ovulation cycle. However, women tend to perceive men as slightly more attractive when fertile than during other cycle phases.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 7, 2020·3 min readWomen seen as worse magicians despite identical skillsPeople consider male magicians to be more skilled than women, even when they perform the same trick. However, the gender bias disappears when people are asked to think more critically about the tricks performed and figure out their own solutions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 6, 2020·4 min readRats avoid to hurt other rats: Findings shed light on human empathy disordersRats show altruistic behavior and avoid harming other rats. Researchers report harm aversion is deeply engrained in our biology. The findings pave the way to increasing harm aversion in those with empathy disorders, such as psychopathy and sociopathy.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 6, 2020·4 min readMusic intervention and mindfulness reduces the effect of mental fatigueOn-the-spot binaural beats and daily mindfulness training can help reduce the effects of mental fatigue.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 6, 2020·3 min readPotential drug to block coronavirus identifiedA clinically proven drug known to block an enzyme essential for the viral entry of Coronavirus into the lungs blocks the COVID 19 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The drug, Camostat mesilate, is a drug approved in Japan to treat pancreatic inflammation. Results suggest this drug may also protect against COVID 19. Researchers call for further clinical trials.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 6, 2020·5 min readOne step closer to understanding the human brainResearchers have launched a comprehensive overview of protein expression in the brain. A newly launched open-access database is available for researchers to use.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 6, 2020·4 min readThe complex biology behind your love (or hatred) of coffeeYour love, or hatred, of coffee might be down to your genes. Between 36% and 58% of coffee intake is genetically determined. Findings reveal coffee intake is affected by a positive feedback loop between genetics and the environment.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 5, 2020·6 min readLow carb diet may prevent and reverse age-related effects within the brainResearchers report a low carb-based diet may help to prevent or reverse signs of early brain aging in middle-aged people.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 5, 2020·2 min readRobots on the march to walking like humansWhen standard algorithms for self-balancing robots are replaced by algorithms based on perceptual control theory, the robots are better able to balance.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 5, 2020·3 min readExercise may slow brain aging by 4 yearsFrequent exercise, such as walking, swimming, and dancing, was associated with less brain shrinkage in older adults. The effect of exercise in older people was equal to four fewer years of brain aging.Read More
