FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 22, 2023·5 min readAny Regular Physical Activity at Any Age Linked to Better Brain Function in Later LifeAt any age, regular exercise or physical activity helps to maintain brain function during old age. However, maintaining a frequent workout schedule throughout life was linked to better mental acuity, memory, and cognition later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 22, 2023·4 min readIn the Wake of a Wildfire, Embers of Change in Cognition and Brain Function LingerPeople exposed to the Camp Fire California wildfire in 2018 showed significant brain and cognitive function changes many months after the event. Findings add to the growing body of evidence that supports a growing phenomenon known as "climate trauma".Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 7, 2022·5 min readBrains With More Vitamin D Function BetterOlder adults with cognitive decline who have higher levels of vitamin D in their brains had better cognitive function than their peers with lower levels of vitamin D.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 20, 2022·3 min readInsight Into Brain Function and BreakdownsStudy identifies the synaptotagmin-3 (SYT3) protein as a key molecule that allows for synaptic transmission. The findings could help with the development of treatment for a range of neurological disorders including ASD and epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 14, 2022·4 min readChildren’s Chores Improve Brain FunctionChildren who regularly help around the home with chores may perform better academically and have stronger problem-solving skills.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 30, 2021·3 min readDoesn’t an Excessive Intake of Simple Sugar Affect Higher Brain Function?A new study in mice found excessive sugar intake during puberty could be an environmental risk factor for the development of psychiatric disorders in those with genetic predispositions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 22, 2021·4 min readNeural Network Reveals New Insights Into How the Brain FunctionsA new computational method sheds light on the intricacies of brain structure and function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 14, 2020·3 min readHow Childhood Brain Function and Memory Skills Shape Each OtherEarly memory skills predict the strength of future neural connections, and the strength of early brain connections predict future memory acuity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 11, 2020·4 min readGut Microbiota Plays a Role in Brain Function and Mood RegulationAn imbalance in gut bacteria can cause the reduction of some metabolites, resulting in depression-like symptoms. The findings contribute to the growing body of evidence for the role the microbiome plays in brain function and mental health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 17, 2020·6 min readLive Imaging Method Brings Structural Information to Mapping of Brain FunctionStructural and functional coupling in visual areas of the mouse brain can be detected at sub-cellular resolution in vitro.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 30, 2020·4 min readLight drinking may protect brain functionLight to moderate weekly alcohol consumption during middle age could help preserve brain function as we get older. Compared to non-drinkers, those who had a drink or two a day tended to have better performance on cognitive tests over time.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 25, 2020·2 min readSheet Music May Be an Effective Guide For Understanding Human Brain ActivityResearchers are looking to transcribe the brain's complex dynamics into new data models that can help better the understanding of the human brain and cognition.Read More
