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Brain's 'Molecular Memory Switch' Identified
March 28, 2013 — Scientists have identified a key molecule responsible for triggering the chemical processes in our brain linked to our formation of memories. The findings reveal a new target for therapeutic ... > full story -
In Solving Social Dilemmas, Vervet Monkeys Get by With a Little Patience
March 28, 2013 — People could learn a lot from vervet monkeys. When vervets need to work together, they don't tell each other what to do or punish uncooperative behavior. But according to new evidence, they do get ... > full story -
Prekindergarten Program Boosts Children's Skills
March 28, 2013 — Boston Public Schools' prekindergarten program is substantially improving children's readiness to start kindergarten, according to a new study of more than 2,000 children enrolled there. The program ... > full story -
Pesticide Combination Affects Bees' Ability to Learn
March 27, 2013 — Two new studies have highlighted a negative impact on bees' ability to learn following exposure to a combination of pesticides commonly used in agriculture. The researchers found that the pesticides, ... > full story -
Mice Show Innate Ability to Vocalize: Deaf or Not, Courting Male Mice Make Same Sounds
March 26, 2013 — While humans and birds must learn to vocalize, a neurophysiologist has found that deaf male mice will vocalize to females the same way as hearing mice. The finding points the way to a more finely ... > full story -
Young Women Do Not Want to Run for Office, Experts Say
March 26, 2013 — There is a serious gender gap in women's interest versus men's interest in running for elected office which will likely persist for generations, experts ... > full story -
Mindfulness Improves Reading Ability, Working Memory, and Task-Focus
March 26, 2013 — If you think your inability to concentrate is a hopeless condition, think again -- and breathe, and focus. According to a new study, as little as two weeks of mindfulness training can significantly ... > full storyMore: -
Parent-Child Violence Leads to Teen Dating Violence, Study Suggests
March 25, 2013 — Teen dating violence is all too common and according to researchers it is a reflection of the relationships teens have with their parents or their parent’s ... > full story -
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How School Report Cards Can Backfire
March 25, 2013 — In the wake of President Obama's "college scorecard," new research finds that government attempts to grade educational institutions can backfire when done for political or policy ... > full story -
Spatial Memory: Mapping Blank Spots in the Cheeseboard Maze
March 22, 2013 — During learning, novel information is transformed into memory through the processing and encoding of information in neural circuits. Scientists have now uncovered a novel role for inhibitory ... > full story
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