Wistful Monkeys Do Woulda Coulda Shoulda Too

Wistful Monkeys Do Woulda Coulda Shoulda Too

Monkeys playing a game similar to "Let's Make A Deal" have revealed that their brains register missed opportunities and learn from their mistakes.  The researchers watched individual neurons in…
Mirror Neurons Reflect More Than Understanding

Mirror Neurons Reflect More Than Understanding

This blog entry is about one of the most interesting discoveries of the 90's in Neuroscience -- Mirror Neurons -- and a recent research paper that adds to their intrigue. Mirror neurons are found in…
Babies Are Smarter Than You Think

Babies Are Smarter Than You Think

A new study from Northwestern University shows what many mothers already know: their babies are a lot smarter than others may realize. Though only five months old, the study's cuties indicated…
Enlarged Amygdala In Toddlers With Autism

Enlarged Amygdala In Toddlers With Autism

Toddlers with autism appear more likely to have an enlarged amygdala, a brain area associated with numerous functions, including the processing of faces and emotion, according to a report in the May…