Neuroscience

Behavioral Flexibility's Brain Mechanisms

switching behavior have been well documented, little is known about how neural pathways governing sensory ...

Article - News Staff - Apr 15 2009 - 12:07pm

Why Do Some Old People Stay Mentally Sharp As They Age?

is known about what factors help people maintain their skills," said study author Alexandra ...

Article - News Staff - Jun 8 2009 - 3:33pm

The Neurobiology Of Pleasure

The experts provide answers to the questions they feel most passionately about, thus revealing the ...

Article - News Staff - Aug 22 2009 - 9:31pm

Need To Sober Up? Caffeine Isn't Your Friend

given caffeine were significantly more inhibited, less mobile and less savvy about avoiding the ...

Article - News Staff - Dec 7 2009 - 4:45pm

Seeing Neuron Connections In 3-D

learn about their crucial role in responding to the electrical activity of the brain," explains ...

Article - News Staff - Sep 8 2010 - 7:01pm

Brain Stimulation Can Alter Our Moral Judgments, Study Suggests

right temporo-parietal junction (TPJ) is highly active when we think about other people's ...

Article - News Staff - Mar 29 2010 - 3:57pm

"Near Misses" Encourage Problem Gambling

icons matched, the volunteer won about 75 cents, and the brain's reward pathways became active. An ...

Article - News Staff - May 4 2010 - 5:40pm

A Scientific Explanation For Sudden Insights

has uncovered new information about the neural dynamics of developing new problem solving strategies. ...

Article - News Staff - May 12 2010 - 12:15pm

Men: When You Compete Are You A Bonobo Or A Chimp?

and others more chimpanzee-like, something unique about human males is that after competition they ...

Article - News Staff - Jun 28 2010 - 4:39pm

Spontaneous Brain Rhythm- Why Some People Can Sleep Through Anything

during sleep, we could learn a lot about how well a person's brain can block the negative effects of ...

Article - News Staff - Aug 10 2010 - 10:25pm