FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 12, 2017·5 min readNeuroscience Explanations For ‘Alien Abduction’ Aren’t So Out of This WorldResearchers provide more real, scientific explanations as to why some people are convinced they have experienced alien encounters.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 12, 2017·3 min readDementia Related Brain Changes Seen Before Memory Problems Are NoticeableResearchers have identified a potential neuroimaging predictor for dementia that highlights brain structural changes that may occur years before people even notice memory problems.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 11, 2017·3 min readPlasma Membrane Protein May Help Generate New Neurons in Adult HippocampusA plasma membrane protein affects the generation of new neurons in the adult hippocampus, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·May 11, 2017·5 min readAll Is Not Lost to DementiaResearchers have developed a tool that can accurately measure communication in older couples living with the effects of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·May 10, 2017·6 min readPersonalized Music May Help Nursing Home Residents With DementiaNursing home residents with dementia who under went personalized music therapy showed behavioral improvements and were more likely to discontinue using anti anxiety medications, a new study reports.Read More
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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 8, 2017·5 min readCannabis Reverses Aging Processes in the BrainResearchers report low doses of THC can help restore memory and reverse some of the effects of brain aging in mice. The findings could open new avenues for treating dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.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
FeaturedPsychology·May 3, 2017·2 min readSmell of Rosemary Can Aid Children’s Working MemoryAccording to researchers, the aroma of rosemary essential oils could help enhance cognitive performance of children in a classroom setting.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 3, 2017·4 min readGene Mutation May Speed Up Memory Loss in Alzheimer’sResearchers have identified a gene mutation that can accelerate memory loss and cognitive function in those at risk of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 3, 2017·3 min readExercise Study Offers Hope in Fight Against Alzheimer’sLight exercise, such as walking, could offer hope for re-establishing some neural connections in people with MCI and Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 3, 2017·3 min readActive Gaming is Good For Brain Health and MemoryAccording to researchers, playing video games that involve physical activity can help to boost memory and brain health as we age.Read More