FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 27, 2016·5 min readIndicators of Parkinson’s Found in Unexpected PlacesGenetic changes associated with Parkinson's disease have been found in liver, fat, immune and developmental cells, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·July 27, 2016·5 min readImaging the Brain Structure That Allows Neurons to CommunicateResearchers use a new technique to image the process of neurotransmission.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 27, 2016·5 min readNeural Circuits Involved in Making Risky Decisions IdentifiedResearchers have uncovered what goes on in our brains when we are faced with the decision to take a risk or play it safe.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 12, 2016·7 min readCancer Drug Restores Dopamine And Reduces Toxic Proteins in Parkinson’s and DementiaResearchers report that a FDA approved drug to treat leukemia increases dopamine and reduces toxic proteins linked to disease progression in Parkison's and dementia with Lewy bodies.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 12, 2016·4 min readNew Antidepressant Target Discovered: Mouse StudyA new study reveals decreasing a specific set of proteins reduces depression in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 11, 2016·4 min readNeurochemical Signal Likely Missing in Parkinson’s IdentifiedResearchers have identified the neurochemical signal likely missing in Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 6, 2016·4 min readPinpointing the Neurons That Tell the Brain When to Stop DrinkingA new study reports it may be possible to influence alcohol drinking behavior by activating specific neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 6, 2016·3 min readDopamine Receptor Blockage Could Be Cause For Side Effects of Some AntipsychoticsResearchers report a blockade of D2 receptors in interneurons can increase acetylcholine signaling above threshold on neighboring neurons, resulting in motor abnormalities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 6, 2016·7 min readMarijuana Use Dampens Brain’s Response to Reward Over TimeA new long term study of young marijuana users tracks the brain's response to reward over time. The findings indicate a lower response to reward in marijuana users.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 29, 2016·3 min readNew Clues About The Aging Brain’s Memory FunctionsA new study links the D2 dopamine receptor to long-term episodic memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 27, 2016·5 min readOveractive Immune System May Be Responsible for Cell Death in Parkinson’sResearchers report two genes associated with Parkinson's disease are also key regulators of the immune system.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 23, 2016·5 min readSmell Tells Intruder Mice How To BehaveA new study reports that a genetically specific cluster of hypothalamic cells is wired to the olfactory system and responds only when a male mouse enters another male's cage.Read More