FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 14, 2016·4 min readHow We Wake and Fall AsleepResearchers have identified a molecular pathway that appears to regulate between sleep and wakefulness.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 10, 2016·4 min readDiabetes and Dementia Link: Alzheimer’s Impairs Insulin SignallingA new study reports Alzheimer's disease impairs insulin signalling in the hypothalamus, making it more likely that a person with Alzheimer's to develop diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 4, 2016·6 min readHow Brain Activity Changes in Response to Desirable FoodsA new study reveals how brain activity alters when presented with desirable foods.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 24, 2016·5 min readBrain is Vital for Glucose MetabolismAccording to researchers, neurons in the hypothalamus play a vital role in maintaining blood glucose levels.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 21, 2016·6 min readThe Smell of Fear: Neurons Involved in Rodent Stress Response IdentifiedResearchers identify neurons and a specific brain region behind the innate fear response.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 8, 2016·5 min readUnlocking the Neural Mechanism That Separates Food Cravings From ConsumptionResearchers have discovered chemical circuits and mechanisms in the brain that separate food consumption from cravings.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·March 7, 2016·4 min readLove Hormone Oxytocin Relieves PainResearchers have discovered that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, may also help to relieve pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 7, 2016·3 min readMapping the Roots of Premeditated Violent Intent in the BrainAccording to a new study, warning signs of premeditated violence have been tied to a distinct part of the hypothalamus.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 26, 2016·3 min readFeeding Behavior in Brain Regulated by Metabolism ProteinResearchers report a hormone called amylin acts in the brain to help control food consumption.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·February 17, 2016·7 min readGene That Helps Regulate Sleep IdentifiedResearching the genes that regulate sleep a vertebrate animal, scientist have identified a gene that, when overactivated, caused severe insomnia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 11, 2016·4 min readOrigins of “Rage” Identified in BrainResearchers have been able to tie unprovoked violent outbursts in male mice to damage to the lateral septum.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 4, 2016·3 min readResearchers Identify New Syndrome That Causes Obesity and Intellectual DisabilitiesResearchers have identified a new genetic syndrome that causes obesity and mental health problems in six families. The syndrome has an effect on the hypothalamus.Read More