FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2017·3 min readA New Target For MarijuanaFindings shed light on the effect of marijuana on the developing brain and provide a target for cannabis use disorder.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·October 16, 2017·2 min readLearning During Development is Regulated by an Unexpected Brain RegionResearchers report the thalamus plays a critical role in regulating how the brain learns to integrate binocular input during development.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 13, 2017·5 min readMultiple Sclerosis Risk in Children Spotted With MRI NeuroimagingA new study reveals MRI brain scans can help identify changes neurological changes associated with multiple sclerosis before symptoms appear in children.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 12, 2017·4 min readAutism Often Associated with Multiple New MutationsResearchers report most cases of autism are a result of novel mutations not inherited from parents.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 12, 2017·5 min readCan You Hear Me Now? Ensuring Good Cellular Connections in the BrainResearchers at Salk Institute report astrocytes initiate communication between pairs of neurons during early development, inducing specific neural changes. Findings may have implications for neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 12, 2017·7 min readBrain Imaging Results Skewed by Biased Study SamplesResearchers say failure to follow principles of population science can skew results of brain imaging studies.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 11, 2017·5 min readFever in Early Pregnancy Linked to Birth DefectsFever suffered during the first trimester of pregnancy can lead to facial deformities and heart defects in the fetus, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 11, 2017·4 min readNew Neurocognitive Theory of Dreaming Links Dreams to Mind WanderingResearchers present a new theory about dreaming, suggesting dreams may be an accidental byproduct of our waking cognitive abilities.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 10, 2017·5 min readMom’s Immune Response Could Trigger Social Deficits For Kids With AutismUniversity of Sydney researchers report on a link between allergies and asthma in mothers, and increased severity of social skill deficits associated with ASD in their offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 10, 2017·5 min readHigher Oxytocin Levels in Breastfed BabiesA new study reveals higher plasma oxytocin levels in breastfed babies. Findings show oxytocin is transported from the gut to the blood in an intact form.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2017·4 min readBrain Development and Plasticity Share Similar Signalling PathwaysResearchers have identified three molecules they believe could be key for memory and learning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2017·4 min readTraffic Pollution Prevents Children’s Brains From Reaching Their Full PotentialPrevious research has linked traffic pollution to brain development issues in children. A new paper looks at steps being taken to improve air quality and reduce the impact of air pollution on neurodevelopment.Read More
