FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 22, 2016·4 min readCommon Probiotics Can Reduce Stress Levels, Lessen AnxietyAccording to a new study, a common probiotic can decrease stress related behavior and anxiety.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 22, 2016·2 min readDo Stress and Strain Lead to Deviant Behavior?A new study considers the extent to which social groups influence younger people to embark on gambling or substance use as a coping strategy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 17, 2016·5 min readStudy Points to Gene Based Glitches in Ill Gulf War VeteransCertain alleles of HLA genes offer protection from Gulf War Illness, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 16, 2016·3 min readMarijuana Could Help Treat Drug Addiction and Mental Health ProblemsAccording to researchers, using marijuana could help in the treatment of alcoholism and opioid drug abuse, as well as provide relief from symptoms of PTSD, depression and other mental health issues.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 16, 2016·3 min readAllergies During Pregnancy Contribute to Changes in Brain of Offspring: Rat StudyResearchers have found significant changes in the brain make up of fetuses and newborn rats exposed to allergens during pregnancy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 14, 2016·4 min readStress-Induced Changes in Maternal Gut Could Negatively Impact Offspring for LifeResearchers report pregnant mice exposed to stress had alterations in the makeup of bacteria in their guts, as well as in the intestinal tracts of their female offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 14, 2016·3 min readStudy Reveals Role of Spleen in Prolonged Anxiety After StressResearchers report immune cells in the spleen can contribute to chronic anxiety following psychological stress.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 14, 2016·4 min readThe Power of Expectation Can Restrain Hyper-Emotional Memories in the BrainResearchers have identified a brain circuit that provides emotional memory tuning in rats.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·November 11, 2016·3 min readPain is Not Just a Matter of NervesResearchers reveal the role glial cells play in the sensation of pain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 10, 2016·4 min readBrain Scans Could Help Predict Response to Psychotherapy for Anxiety and DepressionA new study reveals neuroimaging may prove useful in revealing patients with depression who may respond well to psychotherapy.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 31, 2016·3 min readUnderstanding Mind-Wandering Could Shed Light on Mental IllnessA new framework could help provide a better understanding of the stream of consciousness in people who suffer from certain mental illnesses.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 31, 2016·3 min readLong Term Fright Reaction Extends Beyond Scary Movies and TV ShowsResearchers report scary movies can have a residual anxiety effect years after people watch them.Read More
