If only you could ditch that traumatic memory, that craving, that debilitating fear of ventriloquist dummies (autonomatonophobia)! But these tendencies are so deeply ingrained that try as you might,…

Researchers say that by applying electrical current to the brain they can enhance mathematical performance for up to 6 months - and there is no impact on other cognitive functions. Aside from…

I had the following article in the ICMPC 11 proceedings. ABSTRACT An often cited conclusion that musical chills are mediated by endogenous opioids (endorphins) is based on an experiment that showed…

Men and women are different, we know that now (efforts to the contrary in the 1970s aside) but when it comes to neuroscience, differences may be speculation, no matter how many studies you read…

Do you fall in love using your heart or your brain?   It depends.    For your brain, says a new analysis by Syracuse University Professor Stephanie Ortigue that won't discourage drug…

A new study says it isn't just human memories that fade - aging impacts the ability of honey bees to find their way home as well. Bees are typically impressive navigators, able to wend their way home…

Someone put a comment that do traditional medicines have some medicine to control stupidity. Brain function may be governed by various signaling molecules . I am no expert of medicine but what…

Intense, passionate feelings of love can provide effective pain relief on a par with painkillers or even illicit drugs like cocaine, according to a new study. That's not to say you should rely on a…

Temple psychologist Ingrid Olson, who dedicates her research to understanding human memory,  has found a way to improve the recall of proper names - electricity.Electric stimulation of the…

What's more universal in culture than a "thumbs up"? To our brains, whether we seem to have a cultural familiarity or not, it isn't familiar at all, says new research in Human Brain Mapping.…