FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 18, 2019Whole body vibration shakes up microbiome, reducing inflammation in diabetesWhole-body vibration (WBV) therapy may be a way in which inflammation associated with diabetes can be controlled. WBV alters the microbiome, increasing levels of a bacterium that creates short-chain fatty acids, which help the body to better use glucose. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 23, 2018Movement Control: How the Brain Responds to Unexpected SituationsResearchers report the motor cortex is only essential for motor control when movements are executed in response to unexpected sensory feedback. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 16, 2018Gender Differences in Parkinson’s DiseaseNot only do women appear to be better protected against the effects of Parkinson's disease, a new study reveals a gender specific pathology exists in women with the disease as soon as the symptoms appear. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 8, 2017Electrical Stimulation in Brain Bypasses Senses and Instructs MovementUniversity of Rochester researchers report low levels of electrical stimulation delivered to areas of the brain responsible for movement can instruct an appropriate response, replacing signals for sensory processing. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesRobotics·October 27, 2017Advanced Artificial Limbs Mapped in the BrainFollowing targeted motor and sensory reinnervation, a procedure that reroutes residual limb nerves to intact muscles and skin in amputees, the brain remaps both motor and sensory pathways. Additionally, researchers note, TMSR may help counteract poorly adapted cortical plasticity following amputation. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencevisual neuroscience·September 28, 2017How Do We Sense Moonlight and Daylight? Neurons Share Job of Sensing Ambient Light LevelsStudy revels M1 ganglion cell photoreceptors can tune into different ranges of light intensity. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 20, 2017Memory Insight May Prove Beneficial For Those With Brain DamageA new study reveals multiple parts of the brain are associated with memory processing. Findings could help develop new strategies to treat those with brain injuries. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 16, 2016Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Improves Cognitive ControlApplying transcranial direct current stimulation to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can help to improve cognitive control and may be a beneficial treatment for those with autism, schizophrenia and ADHD, a new study reports. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 15, 2016How Parkinson’s Alters Brain Activity Over TimeResearchers have identified how specific brain areas change over time in patients with Parkinson's disease. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 10, 2016Repetitive Body Movements May Form Long Lasting Motor MemoriesResearchers report repetitive movements in slow learning stages can alter the primary motor cortex and help people retain new motor skills. Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 21, 2015Intelligence Network in the Human Brain DiscoveredResearchers identify two gene clusters in the brain linked to human intelligence. Read More
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