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What do you know about psychology's most infamous experiments? Test your knowledge in this science quiz.
Quiz From shocking studies to ESP, what do you know about the most infamous and bizarre psychological experiments ever conducted?
You're born with most of your neurons — but the brain makes some mysterious new ones in adulthood
Understanding how new neurons affect brain function throughout adulthood can offer new approaches to treating epilepsy and dementia.
Gut microbiome may have fueled the growth of humans' big brains, study suggests
A new laboratory study in mice suggests that primates like humans evolved large brains with a helping hand from microbes that live in the gut.
Babies' brain activity changes dramatically before and after birth, groundbreaking study finds
New brain scans have shown that neurons in several regions of the brain become significantly more active across birth.
'Electronic' scalp tattoos could be next big thing in brain monitoring
Electrodes can now be printed onto the scalp to measure brain activity.
Neuroscientists taught rats to drive tiny cars. They took them out on 'joy rides.'
Scientists taught rats to drive to a certain destination, but the rodents took a detour, suggesting they enjoy both the journey and the rewarding destination.
'Tour de force' study may explain why trauma can lead to PTSD
Stress can shape how memories are formed, a study in mice suggests. The findings could point the way to future treatments for PTSD and anxiety.
Forgetting may provide a surprising evolutionary benefit, experts say
If you didn't forget things, you'd be in for a world of trouble.
