FeaturedNeuroscience·February 13, 2023·4 min readTime of Day May Determine the Amount of Fat Burned by ExerciseResearchers say that late-morning exercise may be more effective in boosting metabolism and burning fat than late-evening exercise. The findings could prove valuable to those who are overweight and looking to lose fat by implementing an exercise program.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 24, 2023·4 min readPoor Co-parenting Linked to Depression in DadsMen who have poor co-parenting relationships with their partners in the months following the birth of their child are more likely to be depressed by the time their children are toddlers.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 21, 2023·2 min readProtein Movement Reveals Brain Tumor’s Weak SpotIn glioblastoma brain cancer, EGFR (HER1) genetic mutations lead to a movement of a large part of the extracellular region of the protein. This activates the intracellular area in a particular way that drives glioblastoma tumor development.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 10, 2023·4 min readBlood-Based Markers May Reveal Alzheimer’s Disease Ten Years Before Symptoms ShowA new blood test can detect the GFAP protein at elevated levels in blood samples up to ten years before symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are first noticeable in those with an inherited form of the neurodegenerative disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 4, 2023·5 min readAntibiotic Residues in Water a Threat to Human HealthThe increase in antibiotic residue found in wastewater and treatment plants increases antibiotic resistance and antibiotic residue found in drinking water may pose a threat to public health.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 14, 2022·5 min readPatients With Treatment Resistant Depression at Higher Risk of DeathStudy reveals people with treatment-resistant depression have a 23% higher risk of death than those without the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 13, 2022·5 min readNovel Imaging Marker Reveals Very Early Brain Changes in Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe integrity of cholinergic pathways may indicate very early changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 12, 2022·4 min readInternet Treatment for Anger WorksA four-week online anger management program helps decrease anger and aggression, and improve emotional regulation in those with aggressive behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 27, 2022·3 min readA Brain Circuit Underpinning Locomotor Speed ControlA neural circuit that decodes the start, duration and sudden change of speed of locomotion has been identified.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 17, 2022·5 min readADHD Medication for Amphetamine Addiction Linked to Reduced Risk of Hospitalization and DeathLisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), a medication commonly used to treat ADHD, lowers the risk of hospitalization and death for those with amphetamine use disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 3, 2022·3 min readInflammation May Amplify Effect of Genetic Risk Variants for SchizophreniaPro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1 beta and IL-6 stimulate the expression of the schizophrenia-related C4A gene. Patients with high C4A expression displayed increased levels of IL-1 beta in cerebral spinal fluid samples. C4A levels were also correlated with markers of synaptic density. Findings reveal inflammation enhances the genetic risk variant for schizophrenia.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 26, 2022·5 min readAutistic Women Have Increased Risk of Mental IllnessWomen on the autism spectrum are more likely to be diagnosed with a co-morbid mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety, or increased risk of self-harm than males with autism.Read More
