FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2019·4 min readDefective Glial Cells Can Push Neurons Toward Parkinson’s DiseaseA new study reveals a defective version of astrocytes may be linked to the build up of alpha synuclein and could spur Parkinson's disease. The findings show the important role glial cells play in Parkinson's and offers insights into new targets for therapies to fight the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 27, 2018·4 min readHow Exercise Reduces Belly Fat in HumansAccording to researchers, interleukin 6 plays a critical role in how exercise helps to reduce body fat.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 27, 2018·3 min readYour Brain Rewards You Twice Per MealUpon eating, dopamine is released in the brain at two different times, during ingestion and when the food reaches our stomach, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPainPsychology·December 17, 2018·3 min readGently Stroking Babies Before Medical Procedures Can Reduce Pain ProcessingA new study reports lightly stroking an infant, at a speed of 3 centimeters per second, can help to provide pain relief prior to medical procedures.Read More
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
