Macquarie University

Latest

Macquarie University

·July 30, 2020·4 min read

New Hope as Dementia Therapy Reverses Memory Loss

Activating p38gamma, a naturally protective enzyme in the brain, may help to prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease symptoms. Researchers showed the naturally protective effects of p38gamma could be harnessed to improve memory in the later stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·April 10, 2019·5 min read

Inflammation linked to chemical imbalance in schizophrenia

Increased kynurenic acid production has been implicated in the pathology of schizophrenia. The findings provide a new target for cell-specific treatments that help reduce the production of kynurenic acid and reduce symptoms of schizophrenia.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 1, 2018·4 min read

Perceptual Pathway That Causes Body Dysmorphia and Increased Risk of Eating Disorders Identified

Researchers have identified a psychological pathway that can lead to body dysmorphia, causing an increased risk of both eating and exercise disorders.

Image shows blurry people crossing a busy street.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 26, 2016·3 min read

How Neurons Have Meta Adapted to Cope With Our Rowdy World

A new study reports as auditory neurons become more familiar with a sound environment, they speed up their adaption to the noisiness of that environment.

Username
Password

	Remember Me Lost your password?