FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2018·3 min readHow the Brain Tells You to Scratch That ItchResearchers shed light on the mechanism that drives the uncontrollable urge to scratch an itch.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2018·4 min readNeanderthal Gene Gives Clues to Human Brain EvolutionResearchers report modern humans who carry particular Neanderthal DNA fragments have slightly less rounded heads. The findings shed light on the evolution of modern brain shape and function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 29, 2018·4 min readEffective New Target for Mood Boosting Brain Stimulation FoundStimulating the lateral orbitofrontal cortex improves mood in those suffering from depression, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 16, 2018·4 min readUsing Twitter to Monitor Social Jet LagResearchers have managed to find a way to measure social 'jet lag', a mismatch between circadian rhythm and the realities of daily schedules, by analyzing patterns of activity on Twitter.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 15, 2018·4 min readSeeing and Smelling Food Prepares the Liver for Digestion: Mouse StudyResearchers say the sight and smell of food alone may be enough to prompt the liver to start the processes that help digest food.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 15, 2018·3 min readGut Hormone and Brown Fat Interact to Tell the Brain It’s Time to Stop EatingA new study reports brown fat interacts with secretin, a gut hormone, to signal the feeling of fullness to the brain while eating.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 9, 2018·4 min readHow Many Calories Do You Burn? It Depends on Time of DayResearchers report when resting, people burn 10% more calories in the late afternoon and early evening than in the early morning hours.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 18, 2018·4 min readWeight Loss Success Linked with Active Self Control Regions of BrainA new neuroimaging study found those who achieved greater success at losing weight showed increased activation in regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with self control.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 28, 2018·4 min readFeeding Ants Dopamine Might Make Them Smarter ForagersA new study reports dopamine may have an impact on foraging behavior in ants. Researchers report ants treated with dopamine went on more foraging trips and appeared to be more sensitive to humidity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 19, 2018·5 min readHow the Brain Combines Memories to Solve ProblemsUsing AI technology, researchers provide new insight into how the human brain connects individual episodic memories to help solve problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 13, 2018·5 min readPeople Show Confirmation Bias Even About Which Way Dots are MovingA new study reports people use confirmation bias, even when a decision they make has little to no consequence.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 11, 2018·4 min readOverlapping Copy Number Variations Underlie ASD and SchizophreniaA new study reports Japanese people with autism and schizophrenia have overlapping CNVs.Read More
