Neuroscience

Different parts of the same neuron learn in different ways, study finds

A new study published in Science has found that neurons in the brain do not follow a single strategy when learning. Instead, different parts of the same neuron—its upper and …

Neuroscience

Childhood trauma linked to changes in brain structure and connectivity, study finds

A neuroimaging study conducted in China found that survivors of childhood trauma tend to have reduced cortical volume and surface area in the brain. Specifically, decreased surface area was identified …

Neuroscience

Frequent pornography use linked to altered brain connectivity and impaired cognitive performance

Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A recent study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience offers new insights into …

Neuroscience

Regular cannabis use linked to changes in brain activity regulating movement

Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A new brain imaging study has found that people who regularly use cannabis …