FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·August 25, 2022·3 min readNew Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Age Related Macular DegenerationA new study reports that a new gene therapy shows promise in treating dry age-related macular degeneration. The gene therapy, ophNdi1, directly targets mitochondrial function that is malfunctioning in AMD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 25, 2022·3 min readWhat Makes the Human Brain Different?Researchers have identified human-specific cell types in the prefrontal cortex. These unique cells may explain why humans are more susceptible to neuropsychiatric diseases than other primate species.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 24, 2022·6 min readExploring the Role of Appetite Change in DepressionThe direction of appetite change associated with depression was linked to specific changes in the brain's reward system.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 24, 2022·3 min readPhysical Activity May Have a Stronger Role Than Genes in LongevityHigher rates of light physical activity and moderate-to-vigorous exercise were associated with a lower risk of death. Sedentary lifestyles were associated with a higher risk of death. The findings were consistent among women with different levels of genetic predispositions to longevity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 24, 2022·4 min readNeurosurgical Procedure Used to Measure Dopamine and Serotonin Is SafeInserting a microelectrode deep into the brain to measure serotonin and dopamine levels of patients scheduled to receive deep brain stimulation is safe and effective.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 24, 2022·4 min readPsychedelics May Lessen Fear of Death and Dying, Similar to Feelings Reported by Those Who’ve Had Near Death ExperiencesBoth those who experienced a natural near-death experience and those who had a near-death experience while taking psychedelics report less fear of death and a lasting, spiritual positive experience.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·August 24, 2022·7 min readPsychotic Symptoms in Children May Have a Genetic CauseFindings implicate copy number variants (CNVs) in the development of childhood psychosis. Researchers recommend chromosomal array testing for children with psychosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 24, 2022·8 min readSleepless and Selfish: Lack of Sleep Makes Us Less GenerousA lack of sleep impairs our basic social conscience, making us less willing to help others.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 24, 2022·6 min readNews Addiction Linked to Not Only Poor Mental Wellbeing but Physical Health TooThose who addictively consume news are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, and physical health problems, a new study reports.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 24, 2022·3 min readHow the Sounds We Hear Help Us Predict How Things FeelSensory systems in the brain are closely interconnected, with regions that respond to touch also involved when we listen to specific sounds connected to touching certain objects.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 23, 2022·3 min readDespite Flexibility, Gig Work and Insecure Income Prove Harmful to US WorkersIncome insecurity associated with "gig work" and other forms of non-traditional employment has a negative effect on the overall health and wellbeing of workers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·August 23, 2022·5 min readWorld Trade Center Responders With Cognitive Impairments Show Signs of New Form of DementiaFirst responders at the World Trade Center who experience cognitive impairment and PTSD have a different presentation of white matter in the brain compared to first responders with cognitive impairment without PTSD. Researchers say the findings point to a new and specific form of dementia for those responders with PTSD.Read More
