Brain Injuries Cause Impulse Control Problems: Rat StudyStudy confirms TBI can cause impulse control problems.Read More
Living in Poor Area Increases Anxiety Risk in Women, But Not MenAccording to researchers, women living in poorer areas are 60% more likely to suffer from anxiety than their more affluent peers. However, in men, there was little difference in anxiety levels.Read More
Taking Folic Acid During Pregnancy Has Positive Effect on Child’s Psychological DevelopmentSummary: Children whose mothers took folic acid during pregnancy demonstrated higher levels...Read More
New Insight Into How Fragile X Syndrome Disrupts PerceptionAccording to researchers, people with Fragile X have 'noisier' brains, which can impair information flow and make social interactions more difficult.Read More
Lessons From the Past on How to Be HappyResearchers report a study from the 1930's could have positive implications for improving social well-being and happiness, if applied by policymakers.Read More
Newly Discovered Neural Pathway Has Implications For Schizophrenia TreatmentResearchers have discovered a new signaling pathway that connects NMDAR and alpha 7 acetylcholine nicotinic receptors, both implicated in memory and learning. Findings could help develop new treatments for schizophrenia.Read More
Smell of Rosemary Can Aid Children’s Working MemoryAccording to researchers, the aroma of rosemary essential oils could help enhance cognitive performance of children in a classroom setting.Read More
Seeking the Neurobiological Basis of Craving in Addiction and Binge EatingResearchers outline how cravings may occur in the brain.Read More
Speech and Language Deficits in Children with Autism May Not Cause TantrumsResearchers report language and speech problems may not be the causes of the more frequent tantrums associated with autistic children.Read More
Judging Moral Character: A Matter of Principle, Not Good DeedsAccording to researchers, we evaluate the moral character of other based upon their principles and honesty, not just by their good (or bad) deeds.Read More
Study Reinforces Ketamine’s Reputation as AntidepressantA new study backs up previous research regarding the effectiveness of ketamine in treating depression. Additionally, researchers identified antidepressant effects in Botox, Diclofenac and Minocycline, drugs commonly used for other purposes.Read More
Link Between Social Network Structure and Brain ActivityA neuroimaging study examines the brain's response to social exclusion.Read More