FeaturedNeuroscience·March 31, 2019·4 min readScientists find brain mechanism that naturally combats overeatingHippocampal dopamine 2 receptors, cells known to play a role in regulating memory, help curb the impulse to overeat.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 14, 2019·5 min readSerotonin Can Directly Regulate Gene Expression Inside Brain CellsSerotonin can chemically attach to histone proteins in the cell nucleus to help regulate gene expression. The findings may provide a better understanding of an array of psychological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 1, 2019·3 min readSex and Aggression Controlled by Cold Sensor in Brain: Mouse StudyEmbedding a molecule called TRPM8 into the surface of some cells helps reduce aggression and sexual appetite in mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 20, 2019·3 min readOptimum Amount of Dopamine Improves Cognitive AbilityAccording to researchers, there is an optimum amount of dopamine that should be present within the brain. This optimum amount can help improve cognitive performance on tasks, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 19, 2019·5 min readAltered Brain Activity Patterns of Parkinson’s Captured in MiceResearchers have pinpointed how brain activity changes in mouse models of Parkinson's disease, providing clues as to what may drive symptoms of the disease in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 18, 2019·4 min readNeuromelanin-Sensitive MRI Identified As a Potential Biomarker for PsychosisA new study reports neuromelanin sensitive MRI is able to measure dopamine function associated with psychosis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 15, 2019·5 min readCan We Repair the Brain? Using Stem Cells to Treat Parkinson’sResearchers report on how new advances in stem cell biology and genetic engineering could be beneficial in developing new treatments for Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 14, 2019·3 min readBrain Pathways of Aversion IdentifiedResearchers have identified a specific pathway between the hypothalamus and habenula that controls feelings of aversion.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2019·3 min readNicotine Exposure During Pregnancy Alters Dopamine Neurons and Genes in NewbornsA new study reports chronic nicotine exposure during pregnancy alters the genetics and dopamine neurons of newborns. The findings could help researchers develop a possible cure for nicotine addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·January 28, 2019·4 min readSleep Loss Heightens Pain Sensitivity and Dulls Brain’s Painkilling ResponseResearchers report sleep deprivation intensifies and prolongs pain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2019·3 min readWhen It Comes to Brain Connectivity, Cell Location Matters MostA new study reports brain connectivity appears to be dictated by the spatial architecture of neurons, rather than the cell type-specific cues.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2019·4 min readBrain Pathway Linked to Impulsive Behaviors IdentifiedA new study reveals impulsive behaviors may be triggered when dopamine passes from the amygdala to the BNST.Read More