psychology
Measuring Brainwaves Could Lead To An Objective Autism Diagnosis
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
The electrical signals emitted by the autistic brain paint a much more precise picture of the disorder.
The brain can perform complex tasks and classify words during sleep
Posted in Medicine on 12th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
Researchers introduced participants to a word test while awake and found they continued to respond correctly while asleep.
Sugar 'not addictive' says Edinburgh University study
Posted in Medicine on 9th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
People can become addicted to eating for its own sake but not to consuming specific foods such as those high in sugar or fat, new research suggests.
Junk Food Diet Keeps Rats from Seeking Out New Foods
Posted in Science on 30th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
Junk food may trap people in a cycle of unhealthy eating by making them less likely to try new foods and more likely to respond to cues for junk food in the future.
The social origins of intelligence in the brain
Posted in Science on 3rd Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
A study of brain injuries in vets showed that brain regions that contribute to optimal social functioning are also vital to general intelligence and emotional intelligence.