Johns Hopkins University Research Articles

More Than Just Jaundice: Bilirubin May Protect The Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2019

Bilirubin, a bile pigment most commonly associated with jaundice in newborns, appears to have neuroprotective properties. A new study in mice reveals bilirubin may protect the brain against oxidative stress.... Read More...

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How some older brains decline before people realize it

Neuroscience NewsAugust 5, 2019

Structural and functional alterations in the cognitive control network contribute to individual variability in memory performance during aging.... Read More...

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Ketamine isn’t an opioid and treats depression in a unique way

Neuroscience NewsJuly 31, 2019

A new study clarifies the mechanism behind how ketamine works as an antidepressant. Researchers say there is evidence to suggest ketamine binds to NMDA receptors, instead of opioid receptors. Reducing the belief that ketamine is an opioid may make patients with depression more open to using the treatment.... Read More...

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Treats might mask animal intelligence

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2019

Positive reinforcement by reward is important for learning based behaviors, but masks the expression of underlying knowledge and true animal intelligence.... Read More...

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Fast-acting psychedelic associated with improvements in depression/anxiety

Neuroscience NewsMarch 18, 2019

5-MeO-DMT, a fast-acting synthetic psychedelic, shows promise for treating depression and anxiety. 80% of test subjects reported improvements in symptoms associated with depression and anxiety after taking the drug.... Read More...

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Training Beyond Exhaustion Can Prevent Learning

Neuroscience NewsMarch 5, 2019

Overuse of our motor skills causes fatigue that can actually harm rather than help when it comes to sports training, practicing music or art, and rehabilitating injury.... Read More...

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Singing for Science: How the Arts Can Help Students Who Struggle Most

Neuroscience NewsMarch 5, 2019

Research from Johns Hopkins University provides more evidence that learning with arts-integrated instruction was as good and sometimes better than conventional instruction.... Read More...

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Rats in Augmented Reality Help Show How the Brain Determines Location

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 11, 2019

Using augmented reality, researchers discover how rats recalibrate learned relationships between a landmark, speed, distance and time to create a locational 'map' in the brain.... Read More...

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Celebrity Suicides Cause Media Surge, But Few Mentions of Lifesaving Hotline

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

Johns Hopkins researchers report celebrity overdoses and suicides acquire more media attention by news outlets than coverage of national hotlines to help prevent suicide. ... Read More...

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Schizophrenia Linked to Abnormal Immune Response to Herpes Virus that Causes Mono

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2019

A new study reports people with schizophrenia have higher levels of antibodies against Epstein-Barr virus, a herpes virus that causes mononucleosis. Researchers propose two explanations for the link to the heightened immune response to the virus: schizophrenia may alter the immune system, making patients more susceptible to EBV, or EBV may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia.... Read More...

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How the Brain Decides Whether to Hold ’em or Fold ’em

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 7, 2019

Researchers shed light on the neural mechanisms behind risk taking behaviors. The study reveals the decision to 'up the ante', even when faced with long odds, is a result of an internal bias that adds up over time and involves a 'push pull' dynamic between the two hemispheres of the brain.... Read More...

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Deep Brain Stimulation Not Effective For Treating Early Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 22, 2018

Researchers report deep brain stimulation has little benefit for those suffering from early onset Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Researchers discover potential therapy to treat detrimental effects of marijuana

Happy, angry or neutral expressions? Eyes react just as fast

Introduce standard units for cannabis to improve mental health

Neuroscience

Researchers discover potential therapy to treat detrimental effects of marijuana

Happy, angry or neutral expressions? Eyes react just as fast

Stress during pregnancy may affect baby’s sex and risk of preterm birth

Neurology

Is bipolar disorder associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease?

Dementia spreads via connected brain networks

Brain mechanisms have potential to block arthritis pain

AI

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Computer model helps make sense of human memory

AI helps scientists predict depression outcomes

Robotics

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Electronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand users

Robotic thread is designed to slip through the brain’s blood vessels

Psychology

Researchers discover potential therapy to treat detrimental effects of marijuana

Introduce standard units for cannabis to improve mental health

Self-reported suicide attempts rising in black teens as other groups decline

Johns Hopkins University

More Than Just Jaundice: Bilirubin May Protect The Brain

How some older brains decline before people realize it

Ketamine isn’t an opioid and treats depression in a unique way

Treats might mask animal intelligence

Fast-acting psychedelic associated with improvements in depression/anxiety

Training Beyond Exhaustion Can Prevent Learning

Singing for Science: How the Arts Can Help Students Who Struggle Most

Rats in Augmented Reality Help Show How the Brain Determines Location

Celebrity Suicides Cause Media Surge, But Few Mentions of Lifesaving Hotline

Schizophrenia Linked to Abnormal Immune Response to Herpes Virus that Causes Mono

How the Brain Decides Whether to Hold ’em or Fold ’em

Deep Brain Stimulation Not Effective For Treating Early Alzheimer’s