Why an Older Brother May Slow a Child’s Language Development
Summary: Young children with older sisters show better early language outcomes than those with older brothers. Source: CNRS Overview It might seem…
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Brain Imaging Reveals Neural Basis of Empathy
Summary: Researchers used neuroimaging to identify reliable brain patterns linked to two distinct empathic responses—compassionate care and empathic distress—that are consistent and…
Brain Signals Reveal Why Memories Differ
Summary: Researchers have mapped brain signals that relate to differences in human memory performance. In the largest functional imaging study of memory…
Study: Brain Activity Changes Linked to Empathy Loss in Dementia
Summary: Frontotemporal dementia, which represents roughly three percent of dementia diagnoses in Sweden, frequently features a pronounced loss of empathy that creates…
Quantum Dots for Targeted Neural Activation
New technique holds promise for better understanding of brain disorders Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a highly targeted method…
Leafy Greens May Slow Brain Aging by 11 Years, Study Finds
Summary: A new study from researchers at Rush University indicates that eating one serving of leafy green vegetables daily may help preserve…
When AI Becomes a Moral Loophole: Accountability and Ethics
Summary: A large series of experiments across 13 studies with more than 8,000 participants finds that people become substantially more likely to…
New Study Reveals How Epilepsy Drugs Block Brain Signals
Summary: Computer simulations helped identify where a class of anti-seizure drugs bind to their target receptor in the brain. Source: Carnegie Mellon…
Why Marijuana Research on the Heart and Brain Is So Challenging
Summary: Researchers outline the practical and scientific obstacles they encounter when studying how cannabis affects brain and heart health. Source: American Heart…
Brain Mapping Reveals Neural Circuits Linked to Behavior
Summary: Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a novel, higher-order connectomics method to map brain activity and interactions. Unlike traditional…
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