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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 18, 2016·3 min read

Brain May Show Signs of Aging Earlier Than Old Age

A new study the effects of neurodegeneration may be seen in middle age.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 18, 2016·3 min read

Larger Globus Pallidus Volume in Those With Schizophrenia

Researchers discover people with schizophrenia have greater volume in globus pallidus than in healthy subjects.

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Featured Neuroscience Pain

·March 18, 2016·5 min read

More Than a Feeling: The Anatomy of Pain

Researchers report pain is a multi-layered gradual event, consisting of sensation and emotion.

Featured Psychology

·March 18, 2016·5 min read

Are We Hard Wired for Altruism?

Findings could point to a possible way to making people behave in less selfish, more empathetic ways.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 18, 2016·3 min read

Forgetting As We Learn

According to researchers, as we learn, our brains are actively trying to forget.

Featured Genetics

·March 17, 2016·4 min read

Genetic Mechanism Behind How We Think Identified

Researchers discovered a gene that provides that boost by increasing neurotransmitter release in a phenomenon known as synaptic facilitation.

Featured Psychology

·March 17, 2016·5 min read

Exposure to Air Pollution During Pregnancy Linked to Emotional and Impulsivity Problems in Kids

A new study reports mothers who were exposed to a common air pollutant during pregnancy have a higher risk for their child to develop emotional and behavioral problems later on.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·March 17, 2016·4 min read

Immune Cells Play Direct Role in Development of ALS

Immune cells appear to play a direct role in the development of ALS, a new study reports.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 17, 2016·5 min read

Single Brain Cells Reveal Genes Controlling Development and Formation

Researchers identify the genetic machinery that causes maturation in young neurons.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 17, 2016·5 min read

Enriching Human Neuron Transplants to Brain with 3D Technology

Researchers have developed a 3D micro scaffold technology that promotes the reprogramming of stem cells into neurons. The technique can dramatically improve the survival rate of the neurons after transplantation.