FeaturedNeuroscience·January 23, 2023·4 min readPop-up Electrode Device Could Help With 3D Mapping of the BrainA newly developed pop-up electrode device can assist with 3D brain mapping by gathering in-depth information about individual neurons and their interactions while limiting the potential of damaging brain tissue.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 2, 2022·6 min readPeanuts and Herbs and Spices May Positively Impact Gut MicrobiomeConsuming one ounce of peanuts or adding one teaspoon of herbs and spices to your daily diet has a positive impact on the health of your gut bacteria and improves immune function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 12, 2022·4 min readBreathing May Measurably Modulate Neural Responses Across BrainStudy reveals a potential link between respiration and neural activity changes in animal models.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 3, 2022·7 min readReduced-Nicotine Cigarettes Result in Less Smoking in Anxious and Depressed SmokersLowering nicotine levels to non-addictive levels reduces smoking without worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety for those suffering from mental health disorders.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·October 11, 2022·6 min readMedical History May Help Predict Autism in Young ChildrenNew machine learning models assess the connection between hundreds of clinical variables, including doctor visits and health records for seemingly unconnected conditions, to predict the likelihood of ASD in young children.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 22, 2022·3 min readSufficient Sleep Associated With Life Satisfaction in ParentsStudy shows sufficient sleep improves parents' mental health and overall well-being.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 8, 2022·4 min readBrain Regions Vulnerable to Disease May Lack Adequate Energy From Blood SupplyResearchers say brain areas associated with neurodegenerative diseases tend to have less dense vascular networks which supply the brain with energy via the blood. The findings shed light on how the neurovascular system plays a role in the development of neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·July 6, 2022·3 min readDepression in Fathers and Children Linked, Regardless of Genetic RelatednessPaternal depression may contribute to adolescent depression and behavioral problems, regardless of whether or not the father and child are genetically related, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 29, 2022·7 min readHelping Babies to Sleep MoreParenting skill training can help multiple babies in the same family sleep longer, providing much-needed extra rest for the parents.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 15, 2022·5 min readLosing a Grandmother May Trigger Rise in Depression for Some of Her SurvivorsFor up to 7 years following the death of a grandmother, adolescent males show a 50% increase in depression symptoms than their non-grieving peers. Mothers of girls were also at increased risk of depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 23, 2022·6 min readChildren Eat What They Like, but Food Intake Driven More by What They DislikeWhen presented with a meal, the food a child dislikes is a stronger indicator of what they will eat compared to food they like.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 17, 2022·5 min readChildren With Insomnia Likely to Continue to Suffer as Adults43% of children who experience insomnia continue to experience symptoms of the sleep disorder during adolescence and into adulthood.Read More