FeaturedNeuroscience·September 6, 2022·4 min readStudy Calls for Change in Guidance About Eating Fish During PregnancyEssential nutrients found in fish counteract and provide neuroprotection against mercury in fish, researchers report. The new study says eating fish during pregnancy can help provide essential nutrients to the developing fetus.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 4, 2021·4 min readFish Eaters Have Fewer Signs of Vascular Disease in the BrainPeople who consumed fish as a regular part of their diet had a lower risk of vascular brain disease, a condition that can lead to stroke or dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 18, 2019·5 min readFish are accumulating certain antidepressants, antibiotics and sun cream componentsAntidepressants, such as the SSRI amitriptyline, antibiotics associated with developmental problems and sun cream components are contaminating water, and are being accumulated in fish. Exposure to the medications has effects on the molecular level to the fish. Researchers say this poses a problem as consumption of gilt-head bream is on the rise, and there could be a risk of the contaminants reaching humans via diet.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 21, 2018·4 min readNo Link Between Autism and Eating Fish During PregnancyA new study challenges popular belief that fish consumption during pregnancy can contribute to ASD in children. Analyzing blood samples in one of the largest longitudinal studies to date, researchers found no links between mercury levels in mothers and autistic traits in their offspring. Surprisingly, the only adverse effect of mercury was noted in children's poorer social skills if the mother did not consume fish at all, especially in girls.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 3, 2018·5 min readMercury Rising: Are All the Fish We Eat Toxic?Researchers say industrial fishing could be exposing people in coastal areas and island nations to excessively high levels of mercury. It is estimated that people from 38% of countries examined may be exposed to higher methylmercury levels from fish than is deemed safe for fetal development.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 23, 2018·5 min readEating More Fish Could Prevent Parkinson’sIncreasing fish consumption could help to lower the risk of developing Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report. The study reveals the protein parvalbumin can help to prevent the formation of alpha synuclein.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 2, 2018·3 min readEating Fish May Reduce Multiple Sclerosis RiskA new study reveals eating fish regularly and taking daily fish oil supplements may reduce the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Researchers report high fish intake is associated with a 45% reduced risk of developing MS.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 23, 2016·4 min readSurvival Instincts of Fish Impaired by Climate ChangeResearchers report climate change is disrupting the sensory systems of fish, making them swim towards predators, rather than away.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 17, 2016·3 min readFish Lose Their Unique Personalities When They Go To ‘School’Despite having individual personalities, researchers report that differences get suppressed when fish are in a group.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·July 5, 2016·5 min readSeeing RNA at the NanoscaleResearchers report a new microscopy technique allows scientists to pinpoint RNA molecules in the brain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 13, 2015·3 min readEating a High Fish Diet May Curb Depression RiskA new study links high fish consumption with a lower risk for developing depression for European people.Read More