FeaturedNeuroscience·July 5, 2018·2 min readHungry? A Newly Discovered Neural Circuit May Be to BlameResearchers have identified a subset of neurons in a region of the hypothalamus that play a critical role in regulating feeding and appetite in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 29, 2018·4 min readHow the Brain Processes Temperature Information to Alter BehaviorResearchers report on how specific neurons can process sensory information about temperature and facilitate a change in behavior to adapt to the climate.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 19, 2018·4 min readA Single Binge Drinking Episode Affects Gene that Regulates SleepResearchers report a single instance of binge drinking could alter a gene associated with sleep regulation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 14, 2018·6 min readBrain Changes Linked to Sleep NeededA new study sheds light on the biochemistry of sleep need in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 29, 2018·4 min readLink Between Exercise and Appetite Loss ExplainedResearchers report on the role the arcuate nucleus plays in metabolic regulation and appetite suppression following exercise.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 27, 2018·3 min readMultiple Sclerosis Drug Could Reduce Painful Side Effects of Common Cancer TreatmentAccording to a new study, a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis could help to treat pain caused by cancer treatments in myeloma patients.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 18, 2018·6 min readLeptin’s Neural Circuit IdentifiedA new gene editing study reveals how the hormone leptin can help to prevent diabetes and obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 13, 2018·8 min readOvereating? It May be a Brain GlitchResearchers explore the neuroscience behind binge eating and the triggers that might make us reach for comfort foods.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 20, 2018·1 min readMyelin Continues to Grow Throughout LifeResearchers report myelin continues to form and restructure in the adult brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 9, 2018·5 min readHow the Brain May Be Wired For Drinking FluidsA new Nature study reveals the brain circuits responsible for thirst and satiety.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·February 28, 2018·5 min readMapping the Neural Circuits Governing ThirstResearchers have identified a specific network in the brain of mice that drives the need to drink.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 12, 2018·4 min readWhat Happens When Your Brain’s Support Cells Aren’t So Supportive?Astrocytes may be good targets to prevent, or even reverse, the effects of normal aging, researchers suggest.Read More
