News and Press Releases
Oct 7 2015 | Stanford Graduate School of Education - News Center
The study co-authored by Professor Thomas Dee provides helpful information for parents deciding when their child should enroll in kindergarten.
Oct 6 2015 | Stanford Medicine - News Center
The awards are designed to encourage scientists to pursue creative research projects with the potential of leading to big improvements in health care.
Oct 6 2015 | NeuWrite West
A few neuroscientists who have recently ventured to think outside the brain have revealed that the bacteria that reside in your digestive system – your gut microbiota – have the capacity to influence emotions and even behavior.
Oct 5 2015 | NeuroTalk S5E4: Anne Churchland
NeuWrite West talks with Anne Churchland, Associate Professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories.
Oct 4 2015 | neuWrite West
We make decisions from the moment we get up (what to eat for breakfast? what should I wear today?) until the moment we go to sleep (do I actually need to brush my teeth?). Decisions are important – some of them guide the course of our entire lives.
Oct 1 2015 | Stanford Medicine - News Center
A new study in mice shows that restoring the synthesis of a key brain chemical tied to inhibiting addictive behavior may help prevent alcohol cravings following binge drinking.
Sep 24 2015 | NeuroTalk S5E1: Jie Shen
Jie Shen, a Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School speaks about her education in China, figuring out your true love for science (even if you're not yet sure!), and the role of presenilins in Alzheimer’s disease.
Sep 23 2015 | Stanford News
Stanford psychologist Michael Frank says that children learn words best when they are used in a context that's understandable. Using words in fun, coherent activities is more important than just talking more to children.
Sep 18 2015 | Stanford Medicine - News Center
Recovery from the eating disorder is faster if adolescents receive a treatment that enlists their parents, according to a new study.
Sep 11 2015 | Stanford News
Brain scans reveal that negative emotional responses can powerfully drive decisions to protect environmental resources.
