FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 8, 2022·3 min readThe Link Between Sleep Apnea and DementiaCPAP treatments for sleep apnea have the potential to reduce dementia risk, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 11, 2021·5 min readHow Salt Affects Blood Flow in the BrainA new study reveals salt intake decreases blood flow in the hypothalamus as neurons activate.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 17, 2021·5 min readHow Gut Microbes Can Exacerbate Cognitive DeclineStudy reaffirms findings that the gut microbiome may play a significant role in cognitive decline. Researchers found, in mice, a ketogenic diet, hypoxia, and the Bilophila wadsworthia bacteria impaired the hippocampus, leading to signs of cognitive decline.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·February 15, 2021·4 min readOxygen Deficit Makes Nerve Cells GrowMentally and physically demanding tasks trigger functional hypoxia across the brain. This oxygen shortage activates Epo, which stimulates the growth of new neurons and synapses.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 23, 2020·4 min readWhy Low Oxygen Damages the BrainDysfunction in brain cells caused by low oxygen is caused by the same responder system that is intended to be protective.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 14, 2020·6 min readHow advancing glioma cells scramble brain function and blood flowGlioma brain tumors disrupt neural synchrony between bilateral cortical regions. The findings provide new insight into the association between seizures and tumor progression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 9, 2020·4 min readBrain-doping produced by your own bodyCognitive challenges trigger a slight oxygen deficit in hippocampal pyramidal neurons. This increases the production of erythropoietin (Epo) and its receptors in the active neurons, stimulating neighboring precursor cells to form new neurons and enhancing connectivity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 21, 2020·4 min readLack of oxygen during pregnancy can cause schizophreniaLack of oxygen to the fetus during pregnancy as a result of pre-eclampsia may increase the risk for schizophrenia, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 19, 2019·6 min read‘Alexa, monitor my heart’: Researchers develop first contactless cardiac arrest AI system for smart speakersA new skill artificial intelligence app for smart speakers like Google Home and Amazon Echo can detect the gasping sounds of agonal breathing and call for help. The AI can detect breathing events with 97% accuracy from up to 20 meters away.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2017·5 min readLow Oxygen Reverses Mitochondrial Disease: Mouse StudyResearchers believe low oxygen therapy could prevent, and may even reverse, mitochondrial disorders in people.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·January 4, 2017·2 min readUnderstanding the Causes of Neurological Abnormalities That Result From Premature BirthResearchers report motor problems associated with preterm birth could be due to defects in peripheral nerves.Read More