FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 9, 2020How Fear Transforms into Anxiety
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FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotechPsychology·October 1, 2019Virtual reality treatment could help military veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress disorderStudy reveals 19% of veterans reported a greater reduction of their PTSD symptoms after 12 weeks of a novel virtual reality therapy than their peers who were not exposed to the treatment. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 27, 2019Teenagers less likely to respond to mothers with controlling tone of voiceMothers who address their teens with a neutral tone of voice elicit more positive and less negative emotions in their children, increasing closeness. Those who speak with a controlling tone evoke negative emotions and have a less close bond with their teenage child. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 21, 2019‘Key player’ identified in genetic link to psychiatric conditionsCYFIP1 plays a key role in the damaging effects of 15q11.2 deletion. When CYFIP1 is missing, myelin abnormalities occur. The findings shed light on how psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and autism, may develop. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 2, 2019Why babies born during winter are at higher risk of developing mental health disordersCortisol levels are higher in women who give birth during winter months. The findings shed light on why mental health disorders are more common in those born during colder seasons. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 20, 2019Long Term Benefits From Intensive Therapy in Early Stages of Multiple SclerosisA new study reports intensive therapy during the early stages of MS results in better long term outcomes for the patients. Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 13, 2019Movement Impairments in Autism Could Be ReversibleThe study suggests motor learning difficulties can be reversed through behavioral training. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 3, 2018Huntington’s Disease Starts in ChildhoodResearchers say the Huntingtin gene affects brain development from an early age, even though most patients do not develop Huntington's disease until later life. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 14, 2018Mapping MemoryA new study sheds light on how our brain stores long term spatial memories. Researchers have identified a specific pattern of neural activity in the retrosplenial cortex when our brains are in the process of storing spatial memories. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 4, 2018Less is More When it Comes to Developing Bigger BrainsA new study from Cardiff University researchers reveals the human brain may require fewer initial cells to grown compared to mice and monkeys. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·February 27, 2018Genetics Study Closes in on SchizophreniaResearchers have identified 50 new gene regions they say increase the risk of developing schizophrenia. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 12, 2017Tapeworm Drug May Help in Fight Against Parkinson’sCardiff University researchers report a molecule in a common medication used to treat tapeworm has shown to be effective in enhancing the PINK1 protein and slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 11, 2017New Diagnostic Kit for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in NewbornsResearchers from Cardiff University are working in conjunction with biotech company PerkinElmer, to develop a new diagnostic kit of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The kit will be able to screen for DMD by analyzing dried neonatal blood spots. Read More
