FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 20, 2017·5 min readEffects of Alcoholism on Brain’s Reward System May Be Different in Women Than MenResearchers report the reward system in the brains of female alcoholics are larger than in women who are not addicted to alcohol. By contrast, this area is smaller in alcoholic men than non-alcoholic men.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 10, 2017·5 min readPoor Sleep in Early Childhood Linked to Later Cognitive and Behavioral ProblemsResearchers report a link between children aged between 3 - 7 who don't get enough sleep and the development of emotional, social and attention problems later in childhood.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 2, 2017·5 min readRed Hair Gene Variant May Underlie Association Between Parkinson’s and MelanomaMice that carry a gene associated with red hair have reduced production of dopamine in the substantia nigra and are more susceptible to toxins that can damage these dopaminergic neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 8, 2017·7 min readAdvanced EEG Reveals Complex Beauty of the Sleeping BrainNew, advanced EEG technology allows researchers to easily visualize brain activity during sleep.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 21, 2017·5 min readChanges in Blood-Brain Barrier and Intestinal Permeability Found in People With AutismResearchers discover a link between neuroinflammation associated with impairment to the blood-brain barrier and intestinal permeability in people with ASD.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 19, 2016·5 min readGenetics Link Sleep Disturbances With Restless Leg Syndrome, Schizophrenia and ObesityResearchers have identified a genetic link between a diverse array of health disorders and sleep problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 14, 2016·6 min readAbility to Recognize and Recall Odors May Identify Those at Risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report testing both the cognitive and olfactory abilities in people could help identify those at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 25, 2016·5 min readTracking Alzheimer’s Progression By Analyzing Brain Structure ShapeStructural brain asymmetries are greater in those who are most likely to develop dementia, a new study reports.Read More
