FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 12, 2016·5 min readAmplifying Regeneration of Spinal Nerve CellsResearchers have been able to successfully boost the regeneration of mature nerve cells in the spinal cord of adult mice following spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 6, 2016·4 min readEarly Marijuana Use Associated With Abnormal Brain Function and Lower IQAccording to researchers, early marijuana use may result in abnormal brain function and lower IQ.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 5, 2016·4 min readBrain Cells That Cool the BodyResearchers have identified a set of heat sensing neurons that prompt both nervous system and behavioral changes that help cool the body.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 3, 2016·7 min readTwo New Studies Uncover Key Players Responsible for Learning and Memory FormationResearchers have identified a novel signaling system that controls neuroplasticity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 30, 2016·4 min readMore Research Needed on Effects of Cannabis on Human DevelopmentMore research is needed on the link between maternal cannabis use and the health of newborns, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 20, 2016·5 min readLoneliness is a Heritable TraitAccording to a new study, the risk for feeling lonely is partially due to genetics and these genes are also associated with neuroticism and depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 5, 2016·3 min readProtein Subunit Found to Rescue Afflicted Neurons in Huntington’s DiseaseResearchers use a novel co-culturing method to create functional circuits that model Huntington's disease and find new clues to potential treatment approaches.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 2, 2016·4 min readCommon Genetic Variant Regulates the Mental Health Benefits of ExerciseResearchers report physical exercise failed to promote antidepressant-like effects in mice genetically engineered to express a human genetic variation in the gene BDNF.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 23, 2016·5 min readRunning Releases Protein Associated With Improved Memory: Mouse StudyProtein shown to fuel exercise induced neurogenesis in mice also increases when humans run.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 2, 2016·5 min readMice on Wheels Show How Exercise Benefits the BrainA new study explains how, at the molecular level, exercise benefits he mammalian brain.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 6, 2016·4 min readExercise Offers Hope for Young People With SchizophreniaBDNF released during aerobic exercise stimulates the hippocampus to sprout new neurons, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 3, 2016·3 min readDrug Prevents Age Related Brain Changes in RatsA new study reports researchers have been able to delay key age related brain changes with the help of a compound.Read More