behavioral neuroscience
Positive Praise at Age 3 Reduces Problems by Age 7
Health
Summary: 3-year-olds who responded positively to parental praise had fewer behavioral and emotional issues by age 5-7. Children whose behaviors were less ...
Activating Brain’s Serotonin Center Alters Behavior and Motivation
Health
Summary: Stimulating the brain’s serotonin center, the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN), activates areas responsible for behavior and motivation. This discovery, using opto-functional ...
Revolutionary Tool Unveils Hidden Brain Cell Functions
Science
Summary: Researchers developed ConVERGD, a tool for precise manipulation of specific cell subpopulations, enhancing studies of cellular diversity. The study demonstrated ConVERGD’s ...
AI Decodes Fruit Fly Vision, Paving Way for Human Insight
Science
Summary: Researchers developed an AI model of the fruit fly brain to understand how vision guides behavior. By genetically silencing specific visual ...
Stress May Boost Helping Behavior When Witnessing Injustice
Health
Summary: A new study finds that acute stress experienced while witnessing injustice can make people more likely to help victims rather than ...
New Hormone Discovery Explains Monogamy
Science
Summary: Researchers found that a hormone-producing cell in the adrenal glands may explain why oldfield mice are monogamous while their close relatives ...
Gut Microbes Influence Autism-Related Behaviors
Health
Summary: A new study demonstrates the profound influence of gut microbes on behavior, particularly in the context of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ...
Predicting Human Behavior and How We Can Change It
Health
Summary: Researchers identify effective behavior change interventions across different crises, such as pandemics and climate change. The study found that common approaches ...
Does Omega 3 Boost Kids’ Mental Health and Behavior?
Health
Summary: Researchers are conducting a study to explore the impact of omega-3 supplements on children’s behavior, mood, and mental health. Recognizing that ...
Poverty’s Profound Impact on Brain Development and Behavior
Health
Summary: A new review connects low socioeconomic status (SES) with significant changes in brain development, behavior, and cognitive outcomes. The review synthesizes ...
