FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 11, 2019·4 min readI feel you: Emotional mirror neurons found in the ratStudy reports the anterior cingulate cortex of rats contain mirror neurons that respond to pain experienced by and observations of others.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2019·3 min readGene Therapy Promotes Nerve RegenerationA new study reveals gene therapy in combination with neurosurgery can help to improve the rate of survival and promote regeneration of nerve fibers.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 8, 2019·5 min readResearchers Identify Five Types of InsomniaResearchers have identified five different subtypes of the sleep disorder insomnia, including difficulty falling asleep and early morning awakening. The study reports insomnia subtypes may be identified by examining personality traits of sufferers.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 2, 2018·3 min readNature of Immune Cells in Brain DiscoveredResearchers have discovered how the nature of T cells help protect the brain from viruses. The findings shed light on the role the immune system plays in a number of neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 25, 2018·3 min readThe Neuroscience of Prosocial BehaviorA new study reveals the role the somatosensory cortex plays in prosocial behavior.Read More