Anxious girls` brains work harder

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 20:57

Scientists have figured out why the brains of anxious girls work much harder than those of boys.

`Sexting is hardwired in our brains`

Last Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:18

Scientists have claimed that the desire to share intimate pictures with others may actually not be their fault -- it could be hardwired into their brains.

Monkeys` word recognizing ability points to origins of reading

Last Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012, 17:26

A study on monkeys has suggested that some of the mental processing involved in reading evolved separately from the specialised language centres that are unique to human brains.

Controlling memory `by harnessing neurons in mice brains`

Last Updated: Friday, March 23, 2012, 18:59

Scientists claim to have for the first time successfully managed to partially control a specific memory in mice.

Women`s brains `make them more scared during horror movies`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 14:42

Ever wondered why some women get scared watching horror films while most men stay calm? Well, it`s actually their brains which make females more likely to be terrified by the flicks, a new study has claimed.

Women’s brains are wired for mood swings

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 13:34

An expert has indicated that women’s face increased anxiety, depression and mood swings just because their brains are wired differently.

Why aging brains become less resilient to stress

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 12:43

Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have explained why the aging brain is less resilient and less capable of learning from life experiences.