FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2017·5 min readWhy Some Images Trigger SeizuresResearchers believe they have figured out what it is about some static images that trigger seizures in those with photosensitive epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 2, 2017·4 min readThe Science of “Hitting the Wall”Researchers find the physiological basis for 'hitting the wall' during exercise.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 27, 2017·4 min readWhen Students Pay Attention in Class, Their Brains Are in SyncA new study that utilizes EEG data finds students' brains are in-sync when they are more engaged during classroom learning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 20, 2017·5 min readBrains of One Handed People Suggest New Organization TheoryA new study into people born with one hand could shake up understanding of how the brain organizes itself.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 19, 2017·4 min readWhy Animals Evolved to Favor One Side of the BrainA new study looks at why people and animals tend to naturally favor one side of our bodies over the other.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 6, 2017·5 min readHow a Beneficial Gut Microbe Adapted to Breast MilkA new study reveals how a bacterial species has adapted to the infant gut by producing LnbX, an enzyme that enables the microbe to grow on the sugar that is abundant only in human breast milk.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 23, 2017·4 min readNeanderthal DNA Contributes to Human Gene ExpressionNeanderthal DNA sequences still have influence when it comes to how genes are turned on or off in modern humans, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·February 23, 2017·4 min readItch Neurons Play Role in Pain ManagementStudy could help explain how pain often follows a chemical induced itch.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 13, 2017·4 min readNeurons Support Cancer Growth Throughout the BodyResearchers consider whether targeting neurons could be an effective way to treat a variety of cancers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 2, 2017·5 min read‘Synthetic Marijuana’ Linked to Serious Health ProblemsResearchers report synthetic marijuana products, sold under names such as K2 or Spice, have serious side effects including psychosis, seizures and even death. Researchers warn they are not a safe substitute for cannabis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 2, 2017·3 min readMedical Marijuana’s Underexplored Potential For Helping Opioid AddictionAccording to researchers, cannabinoids can reduce cravings and help ease withdrawal for those addicted to opioids.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 27, 2017·5 min readStructure of LSD and Its Receptor Explains Its PotencyResearchers report the key why LSD hallucinations last so long is due to how it fits into serotonin receptors.Read More
