FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 18, 2018·4 min readCognitive Training Reduces Gait Freezing in Parkinson’sResearchers report Parkinson's patients who received a combination of cognitive training and dopaminergic medication showed a significant reduction in the severity of their freezing of gait, a symptom associated with PD.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 18, 2018·3 min readSleep Deprivation Takes Toll on Decision MakingA new study will look at how sleep deprivation affects cognitive flexibility and cognitive processing on a neurobiological level.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 17, 2018·6 min readHow the Brain Orchestrates MovementResearchers shed light on what happens to specific neurons when neurodegenerative diseases impact movement. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for Parkinson's and Huntington's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 16, 2018·4 min readResearchers Find Clues to Treating PsychosisA new study reveals fMRI imaging and behavioral measures could be biomarkers for predicting those at risk of developing psychosis. Researchers report people at risk of psychosis have problems in activating the striatum when they receive feedback based learning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 10, 2018·3 min readTargeting Receptor Related to Serotonin May Boost Memory FormationColumbia University researchers reveal targeting a specific serotonin receptor can help to boost memory formation. The study reports targeting 5-HT4 receptors could help improve cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 2, 2018·5 min readHow Dopamine Neurons Contribute to Memory Formation in HumansAccording to researchers, dopamine neurons may play a key role in the formation of episodic memory. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders that affect memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 30, 2018·5 min readResearchers Make First Serotonin Measurements in HumansUsing electrochemical probes transplanted into living human brains, researchers shed light on how serotonin acts.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 29, 2018·4 min readHow Pleasure Affects Our BrainsA new article looks at the neuroscience of pleasure and considers why, in the pursuit of pleasure, we embark in some actions which are detrimental to our well being.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 24, 2018·3 min readBrain Activity Linked to Stress Alters Chemical CodesA new study identifies the mechanisms behind neurotransmitters involved in circadian changes. The study has implications for chemical imbalances in the brain that can lead to mental health problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 23, 2018·3 min readHow Your Brain Learns to Expect Muddy Puddles in the Park (and Other Things)Researchers reveal the role the orbitofrontal cortex plays in identity expectations.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 19, 2018·5 min readConnection Between Dopamine and Behavior Related to Pain and FearUsing optogenetics, researchers have identified a causal association between dopamine and avoidance behavior linked to pain and fear.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·April 3, 2018·4 min readParkinson’s Disease and Binge EatingA new study sheds light on why some people with Parkinson's disease binge eat. Researchers report working memory impairment and alterations in reward sensitivity could be behind why binge eating can be problematic in those with Parkinson's.Read More
