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Brain architecture alters to compensate for depression

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From the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles press release: A study led by Ravi Bansal, PhD, and Bradley S. Peterson, MD, of The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, has found structural differences in… 

Adults with autism overcome childhood language challenges

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From the Johns Hopkins Medicine press release: Results of a small study of adults with autism at Johns Hopkins has added to evidence that their brains can learn to compensate for some language comprehension challenges… 

In learning, every moment counts

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From the Friedrich Schiller University Jena press release: Psychologist at University of Jena uncovers strong variability in motivation in learning situations: In the current issue of the journal Learning & Instruction Dr Julia Dietrich of Friedrich… 

How to get kids to use salad bars at school

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From the BYU press release: Thanks to a national initiative, salad bars are showing up in public schools across the country. Now a Brigham Young University researcher is trying to nail down how to get… 

Blueberry concentrate improves brain function in older people

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From the University of Exeter press release: Drinking concentrated blueberry juice improves brain function in older people, according to research by the University of Exeter. In the study, healthy people aged 65-77 who drank concentrated… 

Sensory links between autism and synesthesia pinpointed

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From the University of Sussex press release: Concrete links between the symptoms of autism and synaesthesia have been discovered and clarified for the first time, according to new research by psychologists at the University of… 

Skilled workers more prone to mistakes when interrupted

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From the Michigan State University press release: Expertise is clearly beneficial in the workplace, yet highly trained workers in some occupations could actually be at risk for making errors when interrupted, indicates a new study…