FeaturedPsychology·October 3, 2013·2 min readHow Depression Blurs MemoriesThe more depressed a person is, the harder it is for them to distinguish between similar items or experiences, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2013·2 min readCell Auto Cleaning Mechanism Mediates the Formation of Plaques in Alzheimer’sUsing transgenic mice, researchers find a lack of autophagy in neurons prevents the secretion of amyloid beta and the formation of β-amyloid plaques in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 2, 2013·2 min readResearchers Identify Neural Circuits That Modulate REM SleepResearchers discover a link between neural activity in the lateral hypothalamus and the state of REM sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 2, 2013·3 min readBrain and Song Structure in Zebra Finches Strongly Influenced by EnvironmentVariations in brain and song structure in zebra finches is strongly influenced by environment, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 1, 2013·2 min readSmoking During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Bipolar Disorder in OffspringA new study suggests a link between prenatal tobacco exposure and an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder in adult offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 1, 2013·3 min readResearchers Find Early Success in New Treatment for Stroke RecoveryResearchers report on full recovery of forelimb strength in rats after a stroke by using vagus nerve stimulation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 1, 2013·2 min readDecoding Sounds’ Source: Researchers Unravel Part of MysteryA new study provides insight into how localized hearing works in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 1, 2013·3 min readZinc Discovery May Shed Light on Neurodegenerative DiseasesA shortage of zinc may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.Read More
EventsFeaturedNeuroscience·September 27, 2013·1 min readChallenges and Opportunities of the BRAIN Initiative to be Addressed in Public HearingJoin the public hearing ""A Mindful Approach to the BRAIN Initiative" in person or online. The meeting will be held on the morning of October 4, 2013.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 27, 2013·2 min readBrain Processes ‘Big’ Words Faster Than ‘Small’ WordsWords which refer to 'big', abstract things are processed more quickly by the brain than 'smaller' words, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 27, 2013·4 min readMouse Studies Reveal Promising Vitamin D Based Treatment for MSResearchers find a vitamin D based treatment can halt, and even reverse, the course of multiple sclerosis in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 27, 2013·3 min readNew Research Helps Fight Against Motor Neuron DiseaseNew research could help find a solution to slowing down the progression of motor neuron disease.Read More
