FeaturedNeurology·November 29, 2017·6 min readSynthetic Cannabis-Like Drug Reduces Sleep ApneaDronabinol, a drug that contains a synthetic version of the molecule tetrahydrocannabinol, appears to be both safe and effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 29, 2017·5 min readEye Contact With Your Baby Helps Synchronize BrainwavesUniversity of Cambridge researchers report making eye contact with a baby causes brainwave synchronization in both the child and person they are looking at. Researchers believe this synchronization can help boost communication and learning skills.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 28, 2017·4 min readNew Genes Associated With Cognitive Ability IdentifiedResearchers have identified over a dozen genetic variations they believe are associated with a person's cognitive ability.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 28, 2017·4 min readAntibiotics Administered During Labor Delay Healthy Gut Bacteria in BabiesA new study reveals antibiotics given to pregnant women with Group B Streptococcus during labor can affect a baby's development of gut bacteria.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 28, 2017·6 min readSegmentation and Consolidation Mechanism of Long Term Memories IdentifiedIDIBELL researchers have discovered a mechanism that allows us to segment experiences into memory units. Rapidly reactivating memories can lead to long term memory consolidation, they note.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 28, 2017·4 min readComplications at Birth Associated With Lasting Chemical Changes in the BrainAccording to a new study in eLife, adults who were born prematurely or who suffered small brain injuries around the time of birth have reduced dopamine levels.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 28, 2017·6 min readLow Frequency Brain Stimulation Improves Cognition in Parkinson’s PatientsResearchers report low frequency deep brain stimulation can help to improve cognitive function in people with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 28, 2017·2 min readMigraines Linked to High Sodium Levels in Cerebrospinal FluidAccording to researchers, people who suffer from migraines have higher sodium concentrations in their cerebrospinal fluid.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 28, 2017·3 min readNodding Raises Likability and ApproachabilityA positive nod can go a long way to help boost your likability and approachability, researchers report.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·November 27, 2017·7 min readCancer Drug Starts Clinical Trials in Human Brain Cancer PatientsA new drug has been cleared for human trials in patients with anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma brain cancers. The drug, PAC-1, is reported to spur cancer cells to self destruct and has proven to be effective in animal models of brain cancers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 27, 2017·4 min read‘Mind’s Eye Blink’ Proves ‘Paying Attention’ Is Not Just a Figure of SpeechAccording to researchers, when shifting attention from one spot to another, the brain blinks. They report these blinks are momentary unconscious gaps in visual perception.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·November 27, 2017·6 min readAutism and the Smell of FearPeople on the autism spectrum appear to have different reactions to subliminal social odors, researchers report.Read More
