#SfN13 Adult neurogenesis and the fluidity of memory flow BrainShelly FanNovember 10, 2013neurogenesis, memory, #sfn13, learningComment
The forgotten case of the sleepy virus BrainShelly FanOctober 30, 2013halloween, neurology, neurodegeneration, Parkinson's, infection Comment
How a pheromone wards off pedophilia in mice Other, BrainShelly FanOctober 5, 2013pedophelia, sexComment
The straight dope on rational drug addicts Drugs, BrainShelly FanSeptember 19, 2013addiction, cocaine, rewardComment
How a high-fat diet makes that stick of celery seem less rewarding Health, BrainShelly FanAugust 24, 2013diet, fats, addiction, rewardsComment
Is the taste of beer dangerously intoxicating? Brain, HealthShelly FanAugust 11, 2013alcohol, dopamine, rewards, addictionComment
Sleep waxes and wanes through the lunar cycle Brain, HealthShelly FanJuly 30, 2013sleep, circadian, moon, funnyComment
Shining light on the dark side of oxytocin BrainShelly FanJuly 25, 2013oxytocin, anxiety, stress, depression, fear, popular Comment
Studying for LSAT alters connectivity in the brain’s reasoning circuits BrainShelly FanJuly 21, 2013Cognitive enhancement, fMRI, reasoning, resting state, brain training, brain scanComment
Mental exercise wards of dementia in old age Brain, HealthShelly FanJuly 19, 2013exercise, brain training, aging, longevity, cognition, Cognitive enhancementComment
Decapitated worms regenerate heads with old memories Brain, OtherShelly FanJuly 11, 2013rejuvenation, memory, flatworm, popular, funny, weirdComment
Feeling anxious? Run it out! Brain, HealthShelly FanJuly 10, 2013running, hormones, anxiety, depression, exerciseComment
“Cocaine addiction may be cured by Ritalin!” …Hmm, really? BrainShelly FanJuly 1, 2013ritalin, cocaine, addiction, smart drug, nootropic Comment
Wanna learn a second language? Ditch that familiar face. Brain, OtherShelly FanJune 19, 2013language, cultureComment
Brain imag(in)ing the make believe Brain, OtherShelly FanJune 12, 2013empathy, fiction, cultureComment