Study of personality traits during the coronavirus pandemic reveals a slight decline in neuroticism. Read More
Researchers implanted specialized neural stem cell grafts directly into mice with spinal cord injuries. As the grafts grew, they integrated with and mimicked the animal's existing neural network. Read More
Using EEG to measure REM sleep allowed scientists to distinguish dreaming from wakefulness. Read More
Placebos reduce biomarkers in the brain of emotional distress, even when a patient knows they are taking one. Read More
An implantable, wireless brain-computer interface device can help improve the functional independence of those living with paralysis, a new study reports. Read More
Transcranial vagus nerve stimulation could significantly improve a person's ability to learn the sounds of a new language. The non-invasive stimulation technique could have positive implications for boosting other types of learning also. Read More
Study provides evidence of gut dysbiosis associated with Huntington's disease. Some of the gut measures were associated with disease symptoms such as movement and cognitive impairment. The findings could provide a new avenue of treatment for the neurodegenerative disease. Read More
Suppressing the activity of hypothalamic neurons in mice during REM sleep resulted in a decrease in the amount of food later consumed. The study suggests REM sleep is essential to stabilize food intake. Read More
Beta2-adrenergic receptors in brown fat cells are responsible for stimulating thermogenesis. Read More
Researchers have uncovered a link between the Nlgn3 gene and the oxytocin signaling pathway in mouse models of ASD. Nlgn3 disrupts the oxytocin signaling pathway in neurons in the reward system, consequentially resulting in reduced social interactions in mice. Read More
Brain responses of ten-month-old babies could predict whether the child would enjoy watching fast-paced television shows six months later. Read More
