FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2016·7 min readBrain Reduces Cell Production to Help Us Cope in Unstable TimesA new study reports the brains of animals faced with disruptions in their social hierarchy produced far fewer new neurons in the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 24, 2016·5 min readCognitively Challenging Activities May Reduce Alzheimer’s RiskA new study strengthens previous research that claims performing cognitive tasks later in life may reduce the risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 24, 2016·4 min readTHC Makes Rats Lazy and Less Willing to Try Cognitively Demanding TasksResearchers report that there may be some truth in the belief that marijuana causes laziness, in rats at least.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 24, 2016·6 min readIdentifying the Spark Plug That Ignites Nerve Cell Damage in ALSResearchers have identified a key instigator of neural damage in people with ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 24, 2016·3 min readStem Cells Fail to Launch in Some Genetic Cases of MicrocephalyAccording to researcher, in some genetic cases of microcephaly neural stem cells fail to divide.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 24, 2016·3 min readDisrupted Sleep Patterns May Lead to Increased Suicide RiskA new study reports on a link between sleep problems and suicidal thoughts.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 24, 2016·4 min readUsing Ultrasound to Jump Start The Brain After ComaResearchers have developed a new, non-invasive technique that could be used to treat patients with consciousness disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2016·5 min readIncreased Hippocampal Activity Impairs Memory and AttentionA new study reports memory and attention impairments may be a result of increased activity in the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 23, 2016·2 min readStudy Uncovers Marker for a Chronic Brain DiseaseResearchers have pinpointed a specific marker that contributes to a chronic, but little known, brain condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 23, 2016·5 min readSome Youth Football Drills Are Riskier Than OthersLimiting tackling drills during football practice can reduce a player's exposure to serious head impact, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 23, 2016·4 min readHow Sleep Deprivation Harms MemoryResearchers report sleep deprivation may lead to a loss of connectivity between hippocampal neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 23, 2016·7 min readReport Details Pre and Postnatal Brain Defects From ZikaResearchers have published a spectrum of imaging findings in babies and fetuses infected with the Zika virus.Read More
