FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 25, 2022·4 min readHere’s How the Brain Works When We Choose to Help Someone in DangerThe same brain system that helps us to avoid danger is also activated during selfless, helping behaviors, allowing us to help others in danger.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 19, 2022·4 min readCOVID-19 Linked to Excessive Destruction of Connections Between Nerve CellsCOVID-19 infection causes microglia to excessively engulf synaptic structures and the upregulation of factors involved in phagocytosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 18, 2022·5 min readAbsence of Biomarker Profiles Typical of Alzheimer’s DiseaseFindings highlight the need to continue developing new disease-modifying treatments with different mechanisms of action for patients with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·September 7, 2022·6 min readNew Knowledge About the Link Between Infection During Pregnancy and AutismResearchers discovered the link between autism and maternal infection does not appear to be causal. Results suggest the increased autism risks are more likely to be explained by shared familial factors including genetics or aspects of a shared environment.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 27, 2022·4 min readReducing Alcohol Consumption by Working OutBoth aerobic exercise and yoga reduce the desire to consume alcohol, a new study reports. Researchers found after one session of aerobic exercise people showed reduced cravings for alcohol, lower levels of stress, and improvements in mood.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 16, 2022·4 min readDiabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Increase Dementia RiskPeople with two of the diseases, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease or stroke have double the risk of developing dementia, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPainPsychology·June 13, 2022·4 min readBrain Differences in Pain Modulation in People With Self-Injury BehaviorOn average, women who self-harm have a higher tolerance to pain than those who do not self-injure. Brain scans revealed greater connectivity between brain areas involved in pain perception and pain modulation in those who self-harm.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 31, 2022·3 min readNerve Stimulation Promotes Resolution of InflammationElectrical stimulation of the vagus nerve promotes healing in those with acute inflammation by shifting the balance between inflammatory and anti-inflammatory molecules.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 26, 2022·3 min readSynaptic Connectivity of a Novel Cell Population in the StriatumResearchers characterize a novel neural population within the striatum that appears to be responsible for the interplay between acetylcholine and GABA.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 14, 2022·6 min readSix Lithium Dose Predictors for Patients With Bipolar DisorderResearchers have identified six predictors that may help determine the correct amount of lithium to treat a patient with bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 13, 2022·4 min readVideo Games Can Boost Children’s IntelligenceChildren who spent above-average time playing video games increased their intelligence by approximately 2.5 IQ points above the average.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 6, 2022·2 min readOligodendrocytes Arise in the Human Brain Earlier in DevelopmentResearchers discovered oligodendrocytes, myelin-producing cells within the central nervous system, become established in the brain during early fetal development.Read More
