FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·January 5, 2016·2 min readSchizophrenia Gene Traced in Chicken StudyDomesticated chickens help researchers shed new light on genes involved in anxiety and schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 15, 2015·4 min readThirsty For Knowledge: Advancing Understanding of How Our Brain Controls Body HydrationResearchers have discovered a protein in the brain which is involved in hydration and thermoregulation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 15, 2015·6 min readSwitching Dreams on and OffUsing optogenetics, researchers were able to send mice into REM sleep and trigger dream state.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 24, 2015·3 min readHow Hunger Controlling Neurons Regulate Bone MassAccording to a new study, AgRP neurons not only control huger, they also regulate bone mass.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 18, 2015·3 min readTwo Genes Hold Key to Good Night’s SleepResearchers discover taranis and Cdk1 are required for normal sleep, at least in flies.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 27, 2015·5 min readAGRP Neurons Make it Hard To Stick to a DietAGRP neurons are responsible for those feelings of hunger which can make it more difficult to resist snacks when on a diet, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 9, 2015·3 min readDelicate Magnolia Scent Activates Human Pheromone ReceptorAccording to a new study, the scent of Hedione triggers different brain activities in males and females that do not occur with traditional fragrances.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 2, 2015·7 min readGenetic Triggers in Weight Regulating Brain Cells DiscoveredResearchers have identified genetic triggers that help to regulate appetite in fish and mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 27, 2015·3 min readSensory Nerves Allow Good Fat to Communicate with the BrainResearchers report sensory nerves allow brown fat to communicate with the brain while the fat is generating heat.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosVisual Neuroscience·March 25, 2015·3 min readA Non Visual Opsin Could Help Future Studies of the Brain and CNSResearchers have discovered a light sensitive opsin protein that could play a critical role in neuron maturation.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 6, 2015·2 min readMultitasking Hunger Neurons Also Control Compulsive BehaviorsResearchers report when food is absent, Agrp neurons initiate repetitive behaviors.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 3, 2015·3 min readA New Stem Cell AdvanceUsing stem cells, researchers have successfully created hypothalamic neurons.Read More
