FeaturedNeurology·September 9, 2015·7 min readMotor Skills Improved in Parkinson’s Patients with Help of Noninvasive Brain StimulationAccording to a new study, cortical stimulation temporarily improved motor symptoms in some patients with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 2, 2015·5 min readResearchers Identify Population of Neurons Responsible for Alcohol AddictionAccording to a new study, alcohol consumption alters the function of medium spiny neurons in the dorsomedial striatum.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 2, 2015·3 min readFeeling Blue? Sadness Can Impair Perception of ColorAccording to a new study, feeling sad can lead to changes in our color perception.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 1, 2015·4 min readHow Urate May Protect Against Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers report urate stimulates astrocytes to activate a major antioxidant pathway believed to have a role in some neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 28, 2015·5 min readRisk of Burnout For Brain Cells Implicated in Parkinson’s DiseaseA new study reports on a possible reason for accelerated cell deterioration in Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 28, 2015·5 min readThe Power of Positive Memory RecallAccording to new research, stress induced depression may be overcome by inducing neurons which were activated during previous positive experiences.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 24, 2015·4 min readAntidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus AccumbensResearchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·August 23, 2015·4 min readWriggling Worms May Give Insight into Human MovementA pioneering tool is set to investigate how a worm's brain controls its movements, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 21, 2015·5 min readBreak in Working Relationship Between Two Trash Clearing Proteins May Result in Parkinson’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, when two debris clearing proteins don't work together as they should, Parkinson's disease can occur.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 17, 2015·1 min readMechanism that Triggers Disruption in Neural Communication Channels in Schizophrenia IdentifiedResearchers have identified a mechanism which triggers the disruption in the brain's communication channels that occurs in schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 17, 2015·5 min readRetinal Changes Used to Track Brain Pathology in SchizophreniaAccording to a new study, tracking retinal changes could provide a new measure for the progression of schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 10, 2015·5 min readResearchers Identify Two Proteins Important in Parkinson’s Disease ProgressionA new discovery into the molecular origins of Parkinson's disease could provide new avenues for treatment and prevention of the disease.Read More
