FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2018·8 min readThree New Genes That May Have Influenced Human Brain SizeResearchers have identified a set of genes that may have influenced human brain size, which helped us diverge from other apes. The study reveals the genes are unique to humans and help to build the neocortex.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2018·4 min readCocaine Use Alters Gene Expression in Brain’s Reward CircuitA new study reveals how cocaine use alters gene expression and provides new insight into the molecular basis of cocaine addiction.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2018·5 min readBrain Cancer Vaccine Effective in Some PatientsResearchers report a clinical trial of a personalized vaccine that targets glioblastoma brain cancer has successfully improved survival rates for patients.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 31, 2018·4 min readSensory Based Food Education Encourages Children to Eat Fruit and VegResearchers report sensory based food education encourages healthier eating choices in kindergarten aged children.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 31, 2018·4 min readMothers with High Emotional and Cognitive Control Help Their Children BehaveA new study reports mothers who demonstrate better emotional control and problem solving abilities have a more positive influence on their child's behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2018·4 min readThe Secret to Longevity is in the Microbiome and GutFeeding fruit flies a combination of probiotics and Triphala, a herbal supplement, increased longevity by 60% and protected them against age related diseases, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 31, 2018·6 min readSocial Ties May Preserve Memory and Slow Brain AgingA new study reveals a positive link between socializing, improved memory and a reduced rate of brain aging in mice. Mice who were housed in pairs showed less sings of inflammation and tissue erosion in the hippocampus, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 30, 2018·4 min readSingle Intervention Not Enough For AnxietyResearchers report a single intervention may not be helpful for young people with anxiety in the long term.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·May 30, 2018·5 min readDetails That Look Sharp to People May Be Blurry to Their PetsA new study reports that while we might not be able to see so well in the dark and are less than adept at distinguishing colors, humans can see in finer detail than most other animals.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 30, 2018·4 min readPredicting the Likelihood People Will Believe in Conspiracy TheoriesResearchers report people with high levels of confidence in their understanding of public policy are more likely to endorse political conspiracies, especially if they lack accurate knowledge of policy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosVisual Neuroscience·May 30, 2018·4 min readFirst 3D Printed Human CorneasMixing together human corneal stromal cells with alginate and collagen to make a bioink, researchers have successfully created 3D printed human corneas.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 30, 2018·4 min readPrediction Method For Epileptic Seizures DiscoveredResearchers apply machine learning algorithms to EEG data to create a new method of predicting when epileptic seizures will strike.Read More