Study looks at psychological functions of coffee
From the Monash University press release: For millions of Australians, each day begins with a hot cup of coffee in order to activate our brains for the working day. The morning coffee run also acts…
Study suggests that gender expectations alter the brain at the cellular level
From the Georgia State University press release: Society’s expectations about gender roles alter the human brain at the cellular level, according to a paper published by a group of neuroscience researchers at Georgia State University.…
Sleep study advances understanding of emotions experienced during dreaming
From the Society for Neuroscience press release: Researchers have identified a pattern of brain activity that predicts anger experienced during dreaming, according to a new study of healthy adults published in JNeurosci. The research could potentially…
Study suggests oxytocin could help treat alcohol use disorder
From the PLOS press release: The neuropeptide oxytocin blocks enhanced drinking in alcohol-dependent rats, according to a study published April 16 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology led by Drs. Tunstall, Koob and Vendruscolo of the National…
Study suggests low-intensity ultrasound can change decision-making process in the brain
From the University of Plymouth press release: Imagine working in your office while the sun is shining outside. Thinking about what you could be doing instead of working is an example of “counterfactual thinking.” New…
Study finds new role for sensory signals in the brain
From the Rutgers University press release: Learning how to tie a shoe or shoot a basketball isn’t easy, but the brain somehow integrates sensory signals that are critical to coordinating movements so you can get…
Study identifies “mindreading” neurons that simulate decisions of social partners
From the University of Cambridge press release: Scientists have identified special types of brain cells that may allow us to simulate the decision-making processes of others, thereby reconstructing their state of mind and predicting their…
Study suggests taking short breaks helps with learning new skills
From the NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke press release: In a study of healthy volunteers, National Institutes of Health researchers found that our brains may solidify the memories of new skills we just…
Study examines the psychological and neural basis of PTSD
From the Texas A&M University press release: Dr. Stephen Maren, University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, recently published significant research on the psychological and neural basis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder…
Study suggests brain training can strengthen neural connections
From the D’Or Institute for Research and Education press release: Less than one hour of brain training with neurofeedback leads to a strengthening of neural connections and communication among brain areas. This is the main…