FeaturedNeuroscience·May 28, 2022·6 min readNew Gels Could Help the Medicine Go DownResearchers have developed a new drug-delivering gel made from plant-based oils that make the consumption of pills easier for those who have a difficult time taking their medications.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 28, 2022·6 min readBoosting Brain Function in Later Life Through SingingSinging in a social group such as a choir may help protect cognitive function and treat aphasia in older adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 27, 2022·4 min readPandemic Distress May Affect Fetal Brain DevelopmentDepression, stress, and anxiety in pregnant women that occurred as a result of the COVID-29 pandemic may have an impact on fetal brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 27, 2022·4 min readOn Your Back, Side, or Face-Down? How We Sleep May Trigger or Protect Our Brain From Diseases Like ALSA new mouse study reveals our sleep position may influence the glymphatic system and could increase the risk of developing ALS or other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 27, 2022·4 min readNovel Sensors Enable Precise Measurement of DopamineNovel sensors made from modified carbon nanotubes can visualize the release of dopamine from neurons with unprecedented resolution.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 27, 2022·5 min readMagnetic Resonance Imaging Shows Brain Inflammation in Vivo for the First TimeNeuroimaging technology allowed researchers to capture the activity of microglia and astrocytes in the brain. The researchers were able to quantify alterations in the morphology of different cell populations implicated in neuroinflammation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 27, 2022·5 min readSugar-Studded Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s DiseaseGlycan, a special sugar protein, appears to play a significant role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 27, 2022·4 min readMany Attendees of Gatherings Like Burning Man Report “Transformative Experiences”Attendees of social gatherings like Burning Man who report the event was a transformative experience in their lives report feeling more connected with all of humanity and are more willing to help distant strangers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 27, 2022·5 min readHow Abstract Concepts Are Represented in the Brain Across Cultures and LanguagesResearchers explore the impact of different cultures and languages on the development of abstract thoughts in the brain, reporting those who grew up in different cultures and speak different languages form abstract concepts in the same brain region.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 27, 2022·3 min readTurn up the Beat! Groovy Rhythm Improves Cognitive Ability in Music LoversGroove music can enhance executive function and associated brain activity in those who are familiar with the music.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 27, 2022·5 min readJust Being Exposed to New Things Makes People ‘Ready to Learn’Researchers say latent learning occurs without explicit teaching.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 26, 2022·3 min readSynaptic Connectivity of a Novel Cell Population in the StriatumResearchers characterize a novel neural population within the striatum that appears to be responsible for the interplay between acetylcholine and GABA.Read More