FeaturedNeuroscience·June 23, 2018·4 min readResearchers Solve the Case of the Missing SubplateA new study reveals subplate cells may not simply disappear, they may, instead, be migrating to different levels of the cortex. In essence, subplate cells may become part of the cerebral cortex.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 23, 2018·2 min readWatching Stem Cells Repair Spinal Cord in Real TimeResearchers have successfully used stem cell therapy to regenerate neurons in damaged areas of zebra fish spinal cords. The treatment helped to restore movement following SCI. The findings raise the possibility of developing new treatments for humans suffering paralysis as a result of spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 22, 2018·4 min readBrain Tingles: The Physiological Benefits of ASMRResearchers reveal the phenomenon of ASMR videos may have a positive physiological effect on viewers. The study reports those who experience ASMR have lower heart rates while watching the videos, as well as an increase in positive emotions.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 22, 2018·4 min readMechanisms Behind Choosing Alcohol Over Healthy Rewards IdentifiedResearchers reveal how molecular alterations in the brain are linked to behaviors central to addiction.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2018·5 min readBroken Shuttle May Interfere with Learning in Brain DisordersResearchers report the gamma-CaMPII protein plays a critical role in learning and memory. The shuttle protein may be dysfunctional in those with Schizophrenia and autism, hindering learning abilities, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2018·4 min readKetamine Acts Fast to Treat Depression and Its Effects Last, But How?Researchers explore the mechanisms behind ketamine's effectiveness at treating depression. The study reports the long lasting effects of ketamine may be due to G proteins timing in moving back to lipid rafts.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2018·3 min readNew Technique Helps Uncover Changes in ALS NeuronsA new method reveals some ALS affected neurons display hypo-excitability. Researchers say these changes most likely represent early steps in the disease progression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2018·4 min readResearchers Print Sensors on Gummi CandyResearchers have successfully printed microelectrode arrays onto gelatin candies and other soft materials. They report the technique could pave the way to creating new medical diagnostic tools.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 22, 2018·6 min readHow Brain Signals Travel to Drive Language PerformanceTranscranial magnetic stimulation allows researchers to better understand how brain networks interact to make word choice decisions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 22, 2018·5 min readFright and Flight: Deciding When to EscapeResearchers have discovered a synaptic mechanism for computing escape decisions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 22, 2018·6 min readSuicide Nation: What’s Behind the Need to Numb and Seek Final Escape?Researchers look at why suicide rates may be on the rise in the US, finding suicidality may be more than simply a mental health issue.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2018·3 min readCaffeine From Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart With the Help of MitochondriaA new study reports caffeine concentration, the equivalent of four cups of coffee, can promote the movement of a regulatory protein into mitochondria. This can enhance mitochondrial function and protect heart cells from damage.Read More