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·September 4, 2020·5 min read

The Length of the Neurogenic Period Is a Key Determinant for Brain Size

During pregnancy, the maternal environment has a dominant influence on the length of the neurogenic period and the number of upper-layer neurons produced. The study reveals a link between the maternal environment and embryonic cortical neurogenesis in-vitro. Read More

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·August 28, 2020·3 min read

Risk of Dementia Has Been Rising for Years – Instead of Falling

The risk of men and women being diagnosed with cognitive decline and dementia has increased in the U.S over the past 20 years. Read More

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·August 17, 2020·3 min read

Using Personal Frequency to Control Brain Activity

Using transcranial alternating current stimulation, researchers were able to influence the activity of specific brain areas and manipulate the abilities processed by them. Findings suggest tACS could be used to improve, direct, and attenuate the flow of information in the brain. Read More

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·August 12, 2020·3 min read

Adaptation in Single Neurons Provides Memory for Language Processing

Working memory for language processing can be provided by the down-regulation of neural excitability in response to external input. Read More

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 10, 2020·4 min read

Individual Differences in the Brain

Distinct personality traits emerge and manifest via both behavior and neural activity. Read More

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·July 24, 2020·5 min read

Why the Brain Never Processes the Same Input in the Same Way

Depending on the network state, certain neurons in the primary somatosensory cortex can be more or less excitable, which shapes stimulus processing in the brain. Read More

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Pain

·July 23, 2020·2 min read

Neanderthals May Have Had a Lower Threshold for Pain

Genomic research finds those who inherited a special ion channel from Neanderthals experience more pain. Read More

This is a ying yang drawing of immune system and aging

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·July 13, 2020·3 min read

Changes in the Immune System Can Promote Healthy Aging

Findings suggest increased inflammation causes the aging process to accelerate, and there is a fine balance between maintaining immune system function and longevity. Read More

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·July 6, 2020·4 min read

Owner Behavior Affects Effort and Accuracy in Dogs’ Communications

Owners who are encouraging increased their dog's showing effort for finding a toy, but decreased their showing accuracy. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·June 16, 2020·5 min read

The “Love Hormone” Oxytocin can also give rise to aggressive behavior

Using optogenetics, researchers were able to manipulate oxytocin producing cells in a highly precise manner. They discovered oxytocin can amplify aggression as well as social friendliness. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·June 15, 2020·3 min read

Brothers in arms: The brain and its blood vessels

Blood vessels can sense the metabolic state of nearby neurons. An imbalance of fatty acids is sensed by neural blood vessels, stimulating them to mount a stress response by loosening the blood-brain barrier. If the imbalance remains, the leaky blood-brain barrier can induce a disease state. Read More

This shows a woman in a face mask hugging rolls of toilet paper

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·June 12, 2020·2 min read

Research links personality traits to toilet paper stockpiling

Those who score high on the personality traits of conscientiousness and emotionality are more likely to panic buy and stockpile under the threat of a natural disaster. Read More

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