psychology
Memories May Not Live in Neurons' Synapses
Posted in Science on 28th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
The finding could mean recollections are more enduring than expected and disrupt plans for PTSD treatments.
Depression Distorts People's Perception of Time, Study Finds
Posted in Medicine on 24th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
A new study finds that depressed people have a general feeling that time is passing more slowly, or even that it has stopped.
Autistic and non-autistic brain differences isolated for first time
Posted in Science on 22nd Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
The ability to analyse the entire data set from an fMRI scan provided researchers the opportunity to compare accurate computer models for both autistic and non-autistic brains.
Neuropsychology: Power naps produce a significant improvement in memory performance
Posted in Science on 21st Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Psychologists have shown that a short nap lasting about an hour can significantly improve memory performance.
Brain structure varies depending on how trusting people are of others, study shows
Posted in Medicine on 8th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
This research may have implications for future treatments of psychological conditions such as autism.