FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·May 8, 2017·6 min readHow One Drug Could Affect Pain, Memory and Nicotine AddictionResearchers are developing a drug that enhances the function of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The drug could have three different applications in relieving pain, slowing memory loss in aging people and as a smoking cessation medication.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 4, 2017·5 min readNewly Discovered Neural Pathway Has Implications For Schizophrenia TreatmentResearchers have discovered a new signaling pathway that connects NMDAR and alpha 7 acetylcholine nicotinic receptors, both implicated in memory and learning. Findings could help develop new treatments for schizophrenia.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·January 24, 2017·2 min readA Brain Wide Chemical Signal That Enhances MemoryAcetylcholine is released in higher amounts when the brain is engaged in more challenging mental tasks, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·January 5, 2017·4 min readThe Harmful Effects of Second Hand Smoke Even Before Pregnancy: Mouse StudyEven prior to pregnancy, a mother's exposure to second hand smoke can have implications for the brain development of her offspring, including damage to areas of the brain associated with emotion, memory and learning.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 19, 2016·5 min readAlzheimer’s Advance – New Drug Restores Memory and Prolongs Life: Mouse StudyResearchers have identified a possible new drug target that could help to restore memory loss and improve longevity in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 15, 2016·3 min readThree Brain Chemicals Affect How We Handle UncertaintyA new study reports on the role acetylcholine, dopamine and noradrenaline play in uncertainty.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 3, 2016·4 min readBasal Forebrain Linked to Appetite Control and Nicotine AddictionA new study opens the door for new treatments to help treat obesity and other eating disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2016·4 min readCould Nicotine Help Protect The Aging Brain?When given independently from tobacco, nicotine appears to help protect the aging brain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 20, 2016·4 min readSuppressing Schizophrenia Symptoms Without Side Effects: Mouse StudyA new study reports researchers have discovered a mechanism that helps explain how compounds they’re developing can suppress schizophrenia-like symptoms in mice without side effects.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 29, 2016·4 min readNicotine Receptors Could Be A New Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’sResearchers have discovered blocking the B2 subunit of nicotinic receptors can prevent memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More