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Neuroscientists have found that immune system activation during pregnancy and right at birth can cause alterations in the brain’s neural circuits during young adulthood that are consistent with behavioral symptoms common in autism spectrum disorder (AS…

Ever been snubbed by a friend mid-conversation so that they can take a call? New research reveals how this behavior, known as ‘phubbing,’ makes us feel.

New research shows that our brain clock can be shifted by light exposure, potentially to align it with night shift patterns. It highlights that a ‘one size fits all’ approach to managing sleep disruption in shift workers may not be appropriate. A perso…

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) produces electric fields (EFs) at subcortical levels of the human brain, report investigators . Data demonstrate that detected voltage changed proportionally with the amount of current applied and varied b…

Researchers have demonstrated a method to accelerate motor skill recovery after a stroke by helping the brain reorganize itself more quickly. In a preclinical study, the scientists paired vagus nerve stimulation with a physical therapy task aimed at im…

A psychology professor reveals facial expressions as tools for social influence.

Choline intake during pregnancy can influence infant metabolism and brain development, according to a series of studies. Although the role of choline in neurodevelopment has been studied before in rodents, the new research, done with pigs, has more rel…

A new link between diminished input from dopamine-firing cells deep inside the brain and the ability to form new memories could be crucial in detecting the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

A universal sign of motherhood is the lullaby. The world over, mothers sing to their babies, whether Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, their favorite song from the radio, or even random notes. This universality makes the simple lullaby a great window into t…

Academics have discovered honeybee colonies adhere to the same laws as the brain when making collective decisions.