AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 16, 2021·7 min readLoss of Placental Hormone Linked to Brain and Social Behavior ChangesReduced amounts of the placental hormone allopregnanolone caused behavioral and developmental changes in the brains of male mouse offspring similar to those seen in autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 11, 2021·5 min readLyme Disease Heightens Risk of Mental Disorders and SuicidalityPeople with no prior mental health diagnosis who contract Lyme disease have a 42% higher risk of developing an affective disorder, such as depression, and a 75% higher rate of death by suicide than those without the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 13, 2021·5 min readAir Pollution Exposure Linked to Poor Academics in ChildhoodEarly-life exposure to high levels of air pollution was associated with poor inhibitory control during later childhood and poorer academic performance during adolescence.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·July 12, 2021·4 min readPreferred Life Expectancy and Its Association With Hypothetical Adverse Life ScenariosThe desire of older adults to live to an advanced aged was significantly reduced by hypothetical adverse life events, such as the prospects of developing dementia or chronic pain conditions.Read More
Neuroscience·June 28, 2021·4 min readGene Discovery May Hold Key to Better Therapies for OcdA new study links a distinct pattern of genetic mutations with OCD in humans.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 22, 2021·6 min readIt’s True: Stress Does Turn Hair Gray (and It’s Reversible)Study confirms stress can accelerate premature graying of hair, but there is hope. Reducing stress helps to restore some of your natural color.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 16, 2021·6 min readOmega-3s May Hold Key to Unlocking Blood-Brain BarrierA new imaging study reveals how the MFSD2A transporter protein provides a gateway for omega-3 fatty acids to enter the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·May 28, 2021·5 min readThe Robot Smiled BackApplying AI technology, researchers teach a robot to make appropriate reactive human facial expressions. Scientists say this could help build trust between humans and the humanoid robots they interact with.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2021·8 min readDifferent Physical Activity ‘Cocktails’ Have Similar Health BenefitsIncluding light-to-moderate exercise in your daily routine can help extend lifespan and have significant health benefits, even if you embark on daily vigorous exercise.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 11, 2021·6 min readFor the Brain, Timing Is EverythingPhase precession plays a critical role in the human brain. Not only does it link sequential positions, but it also plays a role in abstract progression to a specific goal.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 3, 2021·4 min readShort-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Impede Cognition; Aspirin Could HelpShort-term exposure to air pollution, even lower level pollution from charcoal grills or gridlock traffic, can have a negative impact on cognition. However, taking an NSAID medication, such as aspirin, can help minimize the impact.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 28, 2021·3 min readDriving Behaviors Harbor Early Signals of DementiaA new algorithm that combines naturalistic driving data with machine learning is 88% accurate at predicting mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults.Read More
