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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 21, 2016·4 min read

Menstrual Cycle Affects Memory and Navigation Skills

Researchers report estrogen and progesterone can affect memory and problem solving.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 12, 2016·5 min read

Estrogen Patch in Newly Postmenopausal Women May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

According to a new study, amyloid deposition is reduced in newly postmenopausal women who received a estrogen replacement therapy.

Featured Neurology

·June 1, 2016·3 min read

Shift Work Unwinds Body Clock, Leading to More Severe Strokes

A new study reports working against our natural body clocks could increase the severity of strokes.

Featured Neurology

·March 11, 2016·4 min read

Rapid Response for Inflammation Control in Bird Brains May Lead to Human Therapies

Understanding how songbirds respond so quickly to trauma and are able to control neuroinflammation may lead to human therapies to hasten stroke recovery, a new study suggests.

Image shows ventral view of a larval wild-type zebrafish brain.

Autism Featured

·January 28, 2016·4 min read

Estrogens Alleviate Hyperactivity in Zebrafish with Autism Gene

A new study reports the hormone estrogen alleviates sleep disruptions experienced by zebrafish with genes linked to autism.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 10, 2015·3 min read

Compound Found in Herbs and Spices Strengthens Brain Connections

A new study reports a substance found in thyme, parsley and red pepper improves neuron formation and strengthens synapses. The researchers also report the substance has the potential to treat schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Genetics

·December 9, 2015·4 min read

Gene Therapy Could Extend Estrogen’s Protective Effects on Memory

Researchers use gene therapy to help extend the effectiveness of estrogen for retaining memory.

Featured Neurology

·November 30, 2015·7 min read

Pregnancy Hormone Helps Multiple Sclerosis Patients Avoid Relapse

Patients with RRMS who took the pregnancy hormone estriol in combination with their regular medication were able to avoid relapse, a new study reports.

Diagram shows how menopause affects the body.

Featured Psychology

·November 4, 2015·4 min read

Fluctuating Estrogen Increases Sensitivity to Stress and Depression During Menopausal Transition

A new study reports estrogen fluctuations which are common during menopausal transition could enhance emotional sensitivity to psychological stress.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 9, 2015·3 min read

Sex Reassignment Hormone Treatments Alter Brain Chemistry

A new study reports sex hormones taken by those undergoing gender reassignment can alter brain chemistry and increase risk for mood disorders, especially in men transitioning into women.