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Brain waves encode information as time signals

A research team has examined the synaptic mechanisms of rhythmic brain waves. This was made possible through custom-design tools developed in collaboration with the institute’s machine shop.

Making dementia friendly neighbourhoods

A European team of experts will explore, investigate and evaluate the role of the neighborhood in the everyday lives of people with dementia and their families in a new research project announced during the G8 dementia summit.

Sex and intimacy after the baby arrives

New research from the University of Michigan offers a much more nuanced view of relationship dynamics in the so-called fourth trimester — and delivers a few surprises.

Pot smokers, schizophrenics may share similar brain changes

New findings may have implications for youths with mental disorders.

No math gene: Learning mathematics takes practice

New research shows that if you want to be good at math, you have to practice all different kinds of mathematics.

Marketing study shows ethnically diverse workforce may improve customer experience

Service-oriented businesses that want to succeed with minority customers should consider hiring frontline employees who represent those ethnic groups, particularly when the business caters to Hispanics or Asians, a recent study contends.

Five most effective parenting programs to reduce problem behaviors in teens

Researchers evaluated about 20 parenting programs and found five that are especially effective at helping parents and children at all risk levels avoid adolescent behavior problems that affect not only individuals, but entire communities.

Heavy marijuana users have abnormal brain structure, poor memory

Teens who were heavy marijuana users had abnormal changes in their brains related to memory and performed poorly on memory tasks, reports a new study. The brain abnormalities and memory problems were observed in the subjects’ early twenties, two years …

APA report on gun violence identifies precursors and promising solutions

There is no single personality profile that can reliably predict who will use a gun in a violent act – but individual prediction is not necessary for violence prevention, according to a comprehensive report on gun violence released by the American Psyc…