FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2013·3 min readScientists Identify Protein Linking Exercise to Brain HealthResearchers isolated a protein which is increased during indurance exercise and gave it to non-exercising mice. The protein turned on genes which promote brain health and encouage new neurons to grow.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 11, 2013·3 min readPhysical Attractiveness Impacts One’s MemoryResearchers discover the attractiveness of others can impact how much we lie and the extent to which others believe those misrepresentations of the truth.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 10, 2013·5 min readSticks and Stones: Brain Releases Natural Painkillers During Social RejectionResearchers find the opioid system responds to social rejection, not just physical pain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 10, 2013·2 min readBrain Development Differs in Children Who StutterChildren who stutter have less gray matter in key areas of the brain responsible for speech production, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 10, 2013·5 min readThe Cancer Genome Atlas Exposes More Secrets of Lethal Brain TumorResearchers delve deeply into the genomics of 599 GBM brain cancer cases to better target the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 10, 2013·5 min readEnigmatic Neurons Help Flies Get OrientedResearchers have identified neurons in a fly's brain which tune into basic visual features to help them get their bearings.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 10, 2013·4 min readRight Supramarginal Gyrus Plays Important Role in EmpathyResearchers find that when the right supramarginal gyrus doesn't function correctly, our empathy is severely limited.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2013·3 min readSingle Gene Mutation Linked to Diverse Neurological DisordersA gene mutation which causes Lesch-Nyhan syndrome could provide clues to the developmental and neurological defects noted in other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2013·2 min readNeurological Researchers Find Fat May Be Linked to Memory LossThe loss of fat metabolizing protein PPARalpha in the hippocampus can lead to dementia, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 9, 2013·5 min readNew Strategy to Treat Multiple Sclerosis Shows Promise in MiceResearchers have identified a set of compounds which could be used to treat MS. These compounds boost a population of progenitor cells which can repair damage to nerve fibers caused by the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2013·2 min readRecombinant Human Prion Protein Inhibits Prion PropagationA new study offers a promising discovery for the treatment and prevention of prion disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 9, 2013·4 min readNew Strategy Lets Cochlear Implant Users Hear MusicResearchers have developed a new way of processing signals in cochlear implants to help users hear music better.Read More
