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·May 14, 2017·6 min read

Visual Images Often Intrude on Verbal Thinking

When prompted to use verbal thinking, people create visual images to accompany their speech, implying visual thinking could be hardwired into our brains, a new study reports.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·May 5, 2017·5 min read

Surprising Role Omega-3 Fatty Acids Play in Keeping Blood-Brain Barrier Closed

Researchers discover that, in addition to their other health benefits, Omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in protecting the integrity of the blood-brain barrier.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·April 25, 2017·5 min read

Molecular Genetic Evidence of PTSD Heritability

A new study reports molecular genetics can play an influential role in the risk of developing PTSD following a traumatic event.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·April 18, 2017·5 min read

The Impossibility of Immorality

According to researchers, by default, we tend to view immoral acts as if they were simply impossible.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 17, 2017·5 min read

Common Drug Could Help Treat ALS and SMA

Researchers have identified a compound that can stabilize a protein implicated in ALS and SMN.

Featured Genetics

·February 2, 2017·5 min read

Universal Immune Mechanism as a Regulator of Sleep

Sleep may be regulated by inflammasome NLRP3, researchers report.

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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 26, 2017·5 min read

New Gene Delivery Therapy Restores Partial Hearing and Balance in Deaf Mice

Summary: Treatment allows mice who would normally be completely deaf to hear the equivalent of a loud conversation, researchers say....

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Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology

·January 21, 2017·6 min read

New Hope For Children With Brain Tumors

A new study reports on the benefits of precision medicine for treating pediatric brain cancer.

Featured Neurology

·January 19, 2017·5 min read

Soft Robot Helps the Heart Beat

Researchers have developed a soft robotic sleeve that is able to fit around the heart and help it beat.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 21, 2016·3 min read

Mimicking Biological Movements With Soft Robots

Researchers have developed a new method to allow robots to move more like real limbs.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 26, 2016·4 min read

How Neurons Are Able to Keep Up the Chatter

Researchers provide new insight into the mechanisms of neurotransmission.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 21, 2016·6 min read

Chimps Perform Grooming Behaviors the Same Way Their Moms Did

According to a new study, chimps learn their grooming behavior from their mothers and they continue to perform the behavior long after the death of their mothers.