How Sleep Enhances Memory RetentionA new study reports sleep can enhance memory retention while suppressing the activity of dopamine neurons.Read More
Does Creativity Share a Genetic Root With Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder?According to a new study, genes linked to creativity could also increase the risk of developing some psychiatric disorders.Read More
How the Brain Influences Which Way You VoteA new study casts light on the neurobiological mechanisms which support people's voting choices.Read More
When Good People Behave BadlyA new study addresses why sometimes good people make unethical choices.Read More
Age Related Memory Loss Put To The TestA new study reports that while the ability to recall specific details may diminish with age, other types of memories may not.Read More
Feeling the Effects of Sleep Deprivation? Stop Eating so LateAccording to new research, eating less late at night could help stave off some of the effects of sleep deprivation.Read More
Ability to Delay Gratification Associated With Brain ConnectivityA new study reports the ability to delay gratification is linked to white matter connectivity between the caudate and dorsal prefrontal cortex.Read More
Disruption of Delicate Chemical Balance Implicated as a Cause of SchizophreniaStudy takes a significant step into furthering the understanding of the biology underpinning schizophrenia, researchers say.Read More
Increased Grey Matter in Those With Higher Levels of Moral ReasoningA new study reports people with higher levels of moral reasoning appear to have increased grey matter volume in areas of the brain associated with complex social behavior and decision making.Read More
Study Sheds Light on Astrocyte Disruption in DepressionA new study reports networks of astrocytes are altered in areas of the brain associated with mood regulation in some people who committed suicide as a result of depression.Read More
Differences in Brain Development for Adolescents with Bipolar DisorderAccording to a new study, adolescents with bipolar disorder show differences in brain development in areas that help regulate emotion.Read More
Rest Prepares the Brain for Social InteractionA new study reports that even during periods of rest, our brain is preparing us to socially connect with others.Read More