FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 9, 2019·3 min readResearch shows that drinking Matcha tea can reduce anxietyMatcha tea can help reduce anxiety, a new study reports. Mice given Match extract showed a reduction in anxious behaviors. The calming effects are a result of Matcha activating dopamine and serotonin receptors.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 19, 2019·5 min readAltered Brain Activity Patterns of Parkinson’s Captured in MiceResearchers have pinpointed how brain activity changes in mouse models of Parkinson's disease, providing clues as to what may drive symptoms of the disease in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 6, 2017·6 min readNot So Sweet? This Is What Happens to the Brain When You Give Up Sugar for LentDecided to cut back on sugary treats? A new article considers why it might not be such a sweet idea for all.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 25, 2016·6 min readActivating Certain Neurons May Spur Recovery From General AnesthesiaUsing optogenetics to activate dopamine receptors in the ventral tegmental area could help people regain consciousness following general anesthesia, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 4, 2016·4 min readHow Interactions Between Neural Networks Changes During Working MemoryAccording to researchers, dopamine signaling within the cerebral cortex can predict changes between neural networks during working memory tasks.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 7, 2015·3 min readLack of D1 Receptors Results in Slowed Movement in Parkinson’s PatientsA new study reveals a lack of dopamine transmission via D1 receptors disrupts information flow in the basal ganglia and can cause difficulty in initiating voluntary movements for Parkinson's patients.Read More
