FeaturedNeuroscience·July 1, 2016·4 min readThe Relentless Dynamism of the Adult BrainResearchers observe how adult neurons form and evolve in the olfactory bulb of mice.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·June 7, 2016·4 min readNew Clues to Deciphering SchizophreniaAccording to a new study, people with schizophrenia show reduced levels of GABA and glutamate.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 28, 2016·6 min readNew Discovery From the Molecular Machinery for Depression and AddictionNew discovery could provide new opportunities for the treatment of depression and addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 18, 2016·5 min readHow Depression and Antidepressant Drugs WorkA new study shows the effectiveness of ketamine in treating depression in a mouse model of the disease and also helps bring together two hypotheses for the cause of depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 5, 2016·4 min readHow the Brain Switches to Memory ModeResearchers have identified a mechanism that allows memory to switch from recall to memorization.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 4, 2016·3 min readA Potential New Source for Pain InhibitionResearchers have uncovered a neurological mechanism that may contribute to the reduction of chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·March 24, 2016·5 min readBasis for Attention Deficits RevealedA new study links ADHD and other attention deficit disorders to the thalamic reticular nucleus.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·March 14, 2016·7 min readHow the Brain Detects Short SoundsA new study reports on bow certain brain cells compute the length of sounds and are able to detect shorter noises.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 25, 2016·5 min readVigorous Exercise Boosts Neurotransmitters and May Help Restore Mental HealthA new study focuses on why exercise may be an important tool in treating depression and other disorders linked to GABA or glutamate deficiencies.Read More
