Researchers Study Alcohol Addiction Using Optogenetics
Using optogenetics, researchers obtain a better understanding of the neurochemical basis for alcohol addiction.... Read More...
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Brain Trauma Raises Risk of Later PTSD in Active-Duty Military
TBIs suffered during active duty in war zones are the greatest predictor of subsequent PTSD, a new study reports.... Read More...
Even When Test Scores Go Up, Some Cognitive Abilities Don’t
Researchers find even high performing schools don't influence students' abstract reasoning.... Read More...
Music Brings Memories Back to the Brain Injured
Researchers use popular music to help patients with brain injuries recall autobiographical memories.... Read More...
A Personal Antidepressant for Every Genome
Researchers discover a gene which may reveal how well a person is likely to respond to SSRI antidepressants.... Read More...
Dads: How Important Are They?
A new study highlights the value of paternal influence in both neurobiology and behavior.... Read More...
Messy Children Make Better Learners
Researchers show toddlers who get messy in their high chairs are learning more.... Read More...
The Pauses that Refresh the Memory
Researchers discover certain symptoms of schizophrenia could arise from uncontrolled activation of neurons which help build memories during rest periods. ... Read More...
Experiencing Awe Increases Belief in the Supernatural
Researcher claim awe-inspiring sights could underlie a trigger for believing in the supernatural. ... Read More...
Playing Computer Games Makes Brains Feel and Think Alike
Playing computer games can bring players' brain activity and emotional responses into unison, a new study finds. ... Read More...
Size, Connectivity of Brain Region Linked to Anxiety Level in Young Children
Using neuroimaging technology to measure the size and connectivity of the amygdala allows researchers to predict the degree of anxiety a young child experiences in daily life, a new study reports.... Read More...
Your Brain Sees Things You Don’t
According to a new study, the brain processes and understands visual inputs that we might not consciously perceive. ... Read More...