FeaturedPsychology·May 4, 2015·5 min readThree Previously Unrelated Theories About Cause of Schizophrenia LinkedNew research could lead to new treatment strategies for the underlying causes of schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 30, 2015·6 min readUsing Light To Activate Opioid Receptors and Relieve PainResearchers have successfully activated the brain's opioid receptors using optogenetics.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·April 13, 2015·4 min readDancing the Tango Could Benefit People With Parkinson’sA new study suggests dancing the Argentine tango could have positive effects for Parkinson's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 9, 2015·6 min readHow the Brain Balances Risk Taking and LearningResearchers discover the basis for how animals balance risk taking and learning to get a more predictable environment.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 2, 2015·3 min readMitochondria Are Altered in Human Cell Model of Parkinson’s DiseaseUsing stem cells derived from Parkinson's patients, researchers confirm mitochondrial changes.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 27, 2015·3 min readGenes Involved in Memory and Learning Activated when Professional Musicians PerformA new study investigates the effect of musical performance on the gene expression of professional musicians and finds enhanced activity in motor function, memory and learning.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 19, 2015·3 min readChanging Neurochemical Balance Makes Us More CompassionateAccording to a new study, altering the levels of dopamine in the prefrontal cortex makes individuals more compassionate towards others.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeatured·March 11, 2015·3 min readCells in Matrix and Striosome Compartments of Striatum Do Not Appear to CommunicateA new study reports martix and stirosome compartments in the striatum do not appear to exchange synaptic information.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 9, 2015·6 min readNewly Discovered Brain Pathway Could Solve Antipsychotic MysteryResearchers provide possible new insights into psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 4, 2015·3 min readOxytocin May Enhance Social Function in Psychiatric DisordersInducing the release of oxytocin could be a viable option for enhancing social function in some psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 4, 2015·3 min readPossible Progress Against Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers report implanted dopamine producing neurons derived from stem cells reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 4, 2015·1 min readObesity Is Associated with Lowered Opioid Receptor AvailabilityUsing neuroimaging technology, researchers discover lower numbers of opioid receptors in the brain of obese people.Read More
