FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 27, 2020·6 min readLight-based deep brain stimulation relieves symptoms of Parkinson’s diseaseResearchers use optogenetic based deep brain stimulation to help treat motor dysfunction in animal models of Parkinson's disease. The new technique provides insights into why DBS works and ways in which it can be improved on a patient-by-patient basis.Read More
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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 6, 2019·3 min readSister, neighbor, friend: Awareness of multiple roles boosts kids’ performanceSimply reminding children of the multiple roles they play in life, from a friend to sibling, can help improve flexible thinking and problem-solving abilities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 24, 2018·4 min readWhen the Eyes Move, the Eardrums Move TooAccording to a new PNAS study, our eyes and ears team up to process the sites and sounds we experience.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 23, 2017·6 min readChatter in the Deep Brain Spurs Empathy in RatsStudy sheds light on how the brain coordinates complex decision involving empathy and altruism.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 15, 2017·5 min readStudy Suggests Parkinson’s Could Start in Gut Endocrine CellsResearchers suggest an agent in the gut could interfere with alpha-synuclein in endocrine cells, deforming the proteins which then may spread to the brain in Parkinson's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 6, 2017·5 min readHoming System Delivers Drugs to Specific NeuronsResearchers have developed a new method to deliver drugs to specific neurons throughout the brain.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 31, 2017·4 min readMental Shortcuts, Not Emotion, Guide Irrational DecisionsIrrational decision making may be due to a lack of mental effort rather than emotions, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 28, 2017·7 min readLead Exposure in Childhood Linked to Lower IQ and Lower StatusA new study looks at the long term ramifications of childhood lead exposure, finding links to lower cognitive function, IQ and socioeconomic status.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 18, 2017·4 min readFor A Modest Personality Trait, ‘Intellectual Humility’ Packs A PunchBeing intellectually humble improves ability to make decisions and increases tolerance, a new study reports.Read More
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