FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 14, 2017·5 min readMore Brain Activity is Not Always Better When it Comes to Memory and AttentionToo much uncontrolled brain activity in specific areas could lead to cognitive impairments, a new study reveals.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·May 26, 2017·2 min readOptic Probes Shed Light on Binge EatingOptogenetically activating neurons in an area of the brain not previously associated with feeding can produce binge eating behavior, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 25, 2017·4 min readResetting Balance in Reward Center May Help Treat Alcohol AddictionA new study reveals insight into the mechanisms underlying alcohol addiction.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 26, 2017·4 min readConstructing Human Forebrain Circuits in a DishBrain in a dish research helps researchers identify defective cell migration caused by autism related disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 20, 2017·5 min readBrains of One Handed People Suggest New Organization TheoryA new study into people born with one hand could shake up understanding of how the brain organizes itself.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 12, 2017·4 min readSurprising Brain Change Appears to Drive Alcohol DependenceAccording to a new study, alcohol increases neural activity in the central amygdala.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·April 9, 2017·6 min readDiscovery of ‘Mini-Brains’ Could Change Understanding of Pain MedicationFindings could help with the development of new painkillers to target back pain, arthritis and other pain disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 23, 2017·6 min readHow the Brain Combines Subtle Sensory Signals to Take NoticeMultisensory integration is an important skill for the developing brain because it helps shape how effectively we make sense of our surroundings, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 14, 2017·6 min readNew Clues to SchizophreniaAccording to new studies, people with schizophrenia have lower levels of GABA and altered immune cells in the brain.Read More
