FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 17, 2013·3 min readBrain Scans Show Unusual Activity in Retired NFL PlayersA neuroimaging study finds profound brain activity abnormalities in a group of retired NFL players.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 16, 2013·6 min read‘Individualized’ Therapy for the Brain Targets Specific Gene Mutations Causing Dementia and ALSUsing neurons created from iPS cells derived from people with ALS, researchers develop a new drug which appears to halt the impact of the genetic mutations in some forms of ALS and dementia.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 16, 2013·3 min readSchizophrenia Linked to Abnormal Brain WavesResearchers have observed the neural activity which appears to produce the disordered thinking associated with schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2013·3 min readWhen Neurons Have Less to Say, They Say it With Particular EmphasisResearchers discover neurons regulate their own excitability so that the activity level in networks remains as constant as possible.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 16, 2013·3 min readGlowing Neurons Reveal Networked Link Between Brain and WhiskersMouse whisker research reveals a signaling pathway which relays touch signals to the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 16, 2013·1 min readSmart Glasses Can Improve Gait of Parkinson’s PatientsResearchers are exploring the possible clinical potential of using smart glasses, such as Google Glass, to help improve the gait of patients with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2013·3 min readResearcher Reveals the Brain Connections Underlying Accurate IntrospectionA new study finds the ability to accurately reflect on perceptual experiences and the ability to accurately reflect on memory is unconnected, suggesting we have distinct introspective skills.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 16, 2013·3 min readVeterans With Gulf War Illness Show Brain Changes Linked to Memory DeficitsResearchers find definitive brain alterations in veterans with GWI, caused as the result of exposure to neurotoxic chemicals during the first Gulf War. The study confirms working memory is affected in those with GWI.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 16, 2013·5 min readMethod of Recording Brain Activity Could Lead to Mind Reading DevicesResearchers collect the first solid evidence that the pattern of brain activity seen when someone performs mathematical exercises under controlled conditions is similar to those seen when a person engages in quantitative thought in the course of their daily lives.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 15, 2013·3 min readTo Live and Learn: Making Memories Has to Be a Speedy BusinessResearchers discover neurons have a special preassembly technique to speed up the manufacture of proteins at synapses, enabling synaptic plasticity and the brain to rapidly form memories.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 15, 2013·3 min readScientists Unravel Mechanisms in Chronic ItchingNeurons which send itch signals also co-opt pain neurons to intensify the itching sensation, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 15, 2013·2 min readIndividuals Genetically Predisposed to Anxiousness May Be Less Likely to Volunteer and Help OthersResearchers find a genetic component to pro-social behavior is also linked to social anxiety.Read More
