FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 3, 2018·5 min readConnection Between Cognitive Function and DietA new study reports the Ketogenic diet can help to improve cognition. The study reports the Ketogenic diet can help improve balance in the gut microbiome, lower blood glucose levels and increase the processes that help to clear amyloid beta from the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·October 3, 2018·3 min readFly Protein Has Protective Effect on Dopaminergic NeuronsResearchers report the Scarlet protein has a neuroprotective effect on dopaminergic neurons in fruit flies.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 2, 2018·3 min readIdentifying the Brain Networks Involved in Free WillResearchers report brain stimulation to different parts of a specific brain network can change perceptions of free will.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·October 1, 2018·3 min readIrreversible Damage to Color Vision Linked to Popular Erectile Dysfunction DrugA new study reports the popular erectile dysfunction drug, Viagra, can cause long term retinal damage and color vision problems in men.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePainPsychology·October 1, 2018·4 min readVirtual Reality Reduces Pain and Increases Performance During ExerciseResearchers report virtual reality can help to lower pain levels and increase performance when undertaking physical activity. Participants using VR reported a pain intensity 10% lower than those not using the technology when performing isometric bicep curls.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 1, 2018·1 min readLow Estrogen May Be to Blame for Anxiety and Forgetfulness After MenopauseA new rat study reveals anxiety and memory problems may increase as a result in a drop in estrogen levels following menopause.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2018·6 min readCancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on GlucoseResearchers report leukemia undercuts the normal ability of cells to consume glucose, leaving more glucose available to help feed the growth of cancer cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2018·5 min readWhat’s in Your DNA?Researchers say 1 in 10 older adults have participated in genetic testing, but far more have an interest in getting their DNA analyzed. However, two thirds of those polled say genetic testing could lead them to worry more about their future health.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·September 28, 2018·4 min readClinical Trial Testing Vaccine for Glioblastoma Brain CancerA new clinical trial will test whether an experimental vaccine can help patients' immune systems to stop the spread of deadly glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 27, 2018·5 min readWidespread Inflammation in Brains of Those with FibromyalgiaA new study reveals elevated glial activation in the brains of those with fibromyalgia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2018·3 min readPossible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI DiscoveredA new study reports under conditions of stress, KCNB1 builds up in the brain, before becoming toxic and promoting the production of amyloid beta. In Alzheimer's patients, the KCNB1 levels are higher than in those without the condition.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2018·5 min readExercise May Delay Cognitive Decline in People with Rare Alzheimer’sResearchers report, for those with a genetic mutation that causes Alzheimer's disease, 2.5 hours of physical activity per week may delay cognitive decline and have beneficial effects on tau in the brain. They speculate the same may be true for those with more common forms of the neurodegenerative disease.Read More