How Physical Exercise Protects the Brain from Stress Induced DepressionResearchers report exercise can produce changes in skeletal muscles which can purge the blood of a protein that accumulates during stress.Read More
Escitalopram Alters Functional Brain Architecture in a Matter of HoursResearchers report a single dose of a widely prescribed antidepressant causes quantifiable changes in the brain within a matter of hours.Read More
Alzheimer’s Patients Can Still Feel the Emotion Long after the Memories Have VanishedEmotional states after events exist in Alzheimer's patients even after the memory is lost, a new study reports.Read More
False Memories Could Be a Side Effect of Human Ability to Learn RulesA new study reports the human tendency to create false memories may be related to our ability to learn rules.Read More
Brain Wave May Be Used to Detect What People Have Seen and RecognizeP300 brain waves may serve as markers to identify places, objects and other details a person recognizes in daily life, a new study reports.Read More
Blood Test May Help Determine Who Is at Risk for PsychosisA simple blood test could help identify those at risk of developing psychosis, a new study reports.Read More
Brainwave Test Could Improve Autism Diagnosis and ClassificationResearchers suggest measuring how fast the brain responds to sounds and sights may help with earlier diagnosis of ASD.Read More
Gambling with Confidence: Are You Sure About That?A new study reports researchers have discovered the neural basis for confidence in rat brains.Read More
Scientists Discover ‘Dimmer Switch’ For Mood DisordersResearchers have identified a control mechanism for an area of the brain which processes sensory and emotive information.Read More
Neuroimaging Study Pinpoints Neurobiological Basis for Key Symptoms Associated with PTSDA new neuroimaging study links kappa opioid receptors in the brain to a narrow cluster of symptoms associated with PTSD.Read More
Lack of Facial Expression Leads to Perceptions of UnhappinessA new study reports people with facial paralysis are often perceived by others as being less happy simply because they are unable to express emotion with their faces.Read More
Indulging in Junk Food Linked to Lapses in Brain FunctionA lapse in function in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is partly responsible for people caving into their high calorie cravings, a new study reports.Read More
