FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 27, 2021·4 min readCommon Alzheimer’s Treatment Linked to Slower Cognitive DeclineCholinesterase inhibitors such as galantamine, donepezil, and rivastigmine, appear to generate persistent cognitive benefits, and increased longevity for up to five years in Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 27, 2021·6 min readMeasurable Changes in Brain Activity During First Few Months of Studying a New LanguageWithin months of learning a new language, increased activity in brain areas associated with auditory processing, memory, and grammatical comprehension occurs. As language skills improve, the activity decreases.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 26, 2021·5 min readWant a Longer, Healthier Life? Resolve Your Arguments by Day’s EndResolving arguments on the day they occur helps reduce and improves overall wellbeing, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 26, 2021·5 min readCorrecting Altered Brain Circuit Could Tackle Coinciding Obesity and DepressionMice that consumed high-fat diets not only became obese, they also displayed an increased risk of depression and anxiety symptoms. This was mediated by a defective brain circuit. When the disruptions were corrected either genetically or pharmaceutically, mice displayed fewer symptoms of depression and experienced weight loss.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 26, 2021·5 min readThe Brain Area With Which We Interpret the WorldDifferent areas of the inferior parietal lobe specialize in distinct cognitive functions, such as language processing and social cognition. However, these areas work together in conjunction with different brain areas in process-specific ways.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 26, 2021·3 min readSeeking Happiness During Challenging Times May Leave You More Stressed and Less FulfilledIn times of uncertainly, the pursuit of happiness may not have positive results, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 26, 2021·3 min readWomen With Sensory Loss Twice as Likely to Suffer DepressionThe prevalence of depression and anxiety was between 2 and 2.56 higher in women experiencing sensory loss than men. Sensory loss was categorized as hearing loss, visual problems, or dual sensory loss.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 26, 2021·3 min readHypnosis Changes the Way Our Brain Processes InformationUnder hypnosis, the brain shifts to a state where individual areas act more independently of each other than they do during typical waking state.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 25, 2021·4 min readWomen Accumulate Alzheimer’s-Related Protein FasterStudy reports tau accumulation in the temporal lobe was 75% higher in women than men.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 25, 2021·3 min readDNA Damage ‘Hot Spots’ Discovered Within NeuronsResearchers have identified regions within the DNA of neurons that accumulate single-strand breaks (SSBs). The SSB accumulation appears to be unique to neurons. The findings challenge previous thoughts on the cause of DNA damage and how it could impact neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 25, 2021·3 min readNarcissism Driven by Insecurity, Not Grandiose Sense of SelfContrary to popular belief, vulnerable narcissism is driven by personal insecurity and not an over-inflated sense of self. Researchers also found grandiose, or malignant, narcissism may be better understood as a manifestation of psychopathy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 25, 2021·3 min readStudy Links Genes With Function Across the Human BrainA new study that utilized machine learning tools provides a new map that links genetic signatures to functions across the human brain.Read More
