FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 26, 2020·5 min readHard Physical Work Significantly Increases the Risk of DementiaThose who work in physically demanding jobs have a 55% higher risk of developing dementia than those who have more sedentary careers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 26, 2020·5 min readSingle Brain Region Links Depression and Anxiety, Heart Disease, and Treatment SensitivityOveractivity in the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex underlies several key symptoms of depression, anxiety, and heart disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 26, 2020·3 min readHow to Figure Out What You Don’t KnowTesting multiple computational models of the nervous system, researchers discover that just because a model can make accurate predictions about data, this doesn't always translate into the underlying logic of the biological system it represents.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 24, 2020·5 min readPTSD and Alcohol Abuse Go Hand-in-Hand, but Males and Females Exhibit Symptoms DifferentlyMale and female rodents exhibit distinct symptoms and brain features of both PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Following trauma, males show increased GABA receptor function, while females showed increased GABA release.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 23, 2020·4 min readWhy Low Oxygen Damages the BrainDysfunction in brain cells caused by low oxygen is caused by the same responder system that is intended to be protective.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 23, 2020·6 min readWorkplace Interruptions Lead to Physical StressStudy reveals the body produces more cortisol when people are interrupted during work.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 23, 2020·5 min readIncreasing Sleep Time After Trauma Could Ease Ill EffectsIncreasing time spent sleeping immediately following a traumatic event can help to significantly reduce the effects of trauma.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 23, 2020·4 min readHappiness and the Evolution of Brain SizeStudy reveals a new role for serotonin in the development of the human neocortex. Serotonin acts cell-extrinsically as a growth factor for basal progenitors in the developing neocortex. Researchers report placenta-driven serotonin likely contributed to the evolutionary expansion of the neocortex in humans.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 22, 2020·3 min readHow Genetic Variation Gives Rise to Differences in Mathematical AbilityGenetic variants of ROBO1 in young children are associated with gray matter volume in the right parietal cortex. This, in turn, predicts mathematical tests scored by second grade.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 22, 2020·4 min readDiagnosing Parkinson’s Disease With Skin Samples Could Lead to Earlier DetectionA chemical assay can detect traces of Parkinson's related alpha-synuclein from skin samples.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 22, 2020·2 min readIs Spirituality a Component of Wisdom?Researchers report spirituality may be a component of wisdom, but pro-social behaviors such as empathy and compassion are more critical elements.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 22, 2020·3 min readBacterial Metabolism of Dietary Soy May Lower Risk Factor for DementiaStudy reports a metabolite produced following the consumption of dietary soy may lower risk factors for dementia.Read More