CAN BRAIN LESIONS CONTRIBUTE TO CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR?
Researchers report lesions within a brain network involved in moral decision making can contribute to criminal behavior.… READ MORE…
EXERCISING AT OWN PACE BOOSTS A CHILD’S ABILITY TO LEARN
Physical education teachers may need to review their teaching strategies following new research from the University of Sterling. Researchers report children are more attentive and have improved memory when they exercise at their own pace, rather than embark on exhaustive exercise.… READ MORE…
DIRECT AMYGDALA STIMULATION CAN ENHANCE MEMORY IN HUMANS
Researchers report in a new PNAS study that direct stimulation of the amygdala can enhance memory of images a day later, if the stimulation is applied immediately after the images are viewed.… READ MORE…
NANOTUBES GO WITH THE FLOW TO PENETRATE BRAIN TISSUE
A new device that uses fast flowing fluids to insert nanotubes into the brain may be used to help treat a number of neurological diseases, researchers say.… READ MORE…
COULD COGNITIVE INTERVENTIONS BE USEFUL IN TREATING DEPRESSION?
Researchers report cognitive bias modification may be a useful method for treating depression.… READ MORE…
AFTER 12 YEARS OF SEARCHING FOR CAUSE OF BIPOLAR DISORDER, RESEARCHERS CONCLUDE IT HAS MANY
Following a 12 year long study, researchers have identified seven phenoclasses that can help doctors to diagnose and track the progression of bipolar disorder in patients.… READ MORE…
AMBER TINTED GLASSES MAY PROVIDE RELIEF FOR INSOMNIA
A number of recent research papers have warned about the effects of blue light emitted from smart phones can have on sleep patterns. A new study reveals wearing specially designed glasses with amber lenses, or using amber light functions on devices can reduce insomnia for those who use their phones at bed time. … READ MORE…
NEW ROBOTS CAN SEE INTO THEIR FUTURE
Researchers have developed a new robotic learning system, called visual foresight, that allows robots to predict a series of movements they must perform in order to manipulate objects.… READ MORE…
JOURNALING INSPIRES ALTRUISM THROUGH AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
University of Oregon researchers report those who write online journals that note feelings of gratitude develop an increase in altruism. … READ MORE…
RESEARCHERS INDUCE A FORM OF SYNESTHESIA WITH HYPNOSIS
Hypnotic suggestion can trigger visual hallucinations similar to those experienced by people with synethesia, researchers report. … READ MORE…
EPIGENETIC AGING LINKED TO BIPOLAR DISORDER
A new study reports people with bipolar disorder may have accelerated epigenetic aging. The findings could explain why people with bipolar are more likely to develop, and even die from, age related diseases.… READ MORE…
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION LEFT A DAMAGING PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPRINT ON TODAY’S POPULATIONS
People who are historically more reliant on the coal industry tend to have more negative personality traits, University of Cambridge researchers report. The researchers believe this could be a lasting effect of the Industrial Revolution.… READ MORE…