psychology
First results in from psychologys largest reproducibility test to date
Posted in Medicine on 3rd May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Results posted online on 24 April, which have not yet been peer-reviewed, suggest that key findings from only 39 of 100 published studies could be reproduced.
Alpha-rhythm brain stimulation shown to boost creativity
Posted in Medicine on 18th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
'Weve provided the first evidence that specifically enhancing alpha oscillations is a causal trigger of a specific and complex behavior, in this case, creativity.'
Hallucinogenic Ayahuasca might treat depression
Posted in Science on 7th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Scientists have been investigating Ayahuasca as a treatment for psychological conditions such as PTSD and anxiety. Now researchers are testing it as a treatment for depression.
'Lightning bolts' in the brain reveal how the brain encodes and stores information without disrupting previously acquired memories
Posted in Medicine on 2nd Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
This could help explain the underlying neural circuit problems in brain disorders.
Researchers develop crowdsourced tool for dealing with depression
Posted in Online on 1st Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Cognitive reappraisal allows members to both receive help from others, and offer it themselves.