FeaturedNeurologyPainPsychology·August 22, 2020·1 min readIs There a Link Between Pain and Depression?Researchers explore the close relationship between depression and pain. For some people, unexplained symptoms of pain, such as back or headaches, could be an early indicator of depression before mood changes occur.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 9, 2020·3 min readFalse-negative COVID-19 test results may lead to false sense of securityThe sensitivity of current RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 and overall test performance characteristics have not been reported clearly or consistently in medical literature. Researchers say doctors should expect a less visible second wave of coronavirus infections from people with false-negative test results.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 4, 2020·4 min readSpina bifida surgery before birth restores brain structurePerforming in utero surgery on babies to repair spina bifida related defects between 23 and 26 weeks of gestation triggered the restoration of normal brain structure.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 12, 2020·4 min readA molecular switch for repairing central nervous system disordersA global knockout of the thrombin receptor PAR1 accelerates myelin development. The findings could help with the development of treatments for diseases associated with demyelination, like multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 2, 2020·3 min readExercise is good for your brain’s gray matterCardiorespiratory exercise improves gray matter volume in areas of the brain associated with age-related cognitive decline. The findings add weight to the previous studies which link physical activity to neuroprotection against age-related cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 23, 2019·4 min readDog ownership associated with better cardiovascular healthThose who own dogs may have a boost when it comes to cardiovascular health. Researchers found pet owners report better physical wellbeing than those who don't own a pet. Dog owners had a significant improvement in cardiovascular health, physical fitness, and diet over owners of other types of pets.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 19, 2019·4 min readStudy Finds Ethnoracial Differences in Alzheimer’sA new study reveals Hispanic Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease tend to survive significantly longer with the condition than people from other ethnoracial groups.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 3, 2019·4 min readObese Mice Lose Anxiety When ‘Zombie Cells’ Exit the BrainAccording to researchers, obese mice have increased levels of senescent cells in their brains, and these cells contribute to anxiety. Using senolytics to clear the cells helps to reduce anxiety related behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 19, 2018·4 min readZombie Cells Found in Mouse Brains Prior To Cognitive LossResearchers report senescent, or Zombie, cells accumulate in certain neurons prior to cognitive loss. By preventing accumulation of these cells, researchers were able to diminish apoptosis, memory loss and tau aggregation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 3, 2018·4 min readHot Flashes Can Last Longer Than You ThinkA new study reveals women can experience vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause long after other symptoms of menopause have ceased and well into old age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 29, 2018·4 min read“Tickling” the Brain with Electrical Stimulation Improves MemoryLow intensity electrical stimulation to specific brain areas can help to improve short term verbal memory, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 28, 2017·3 min readTry Exercise to Improve Memory and ThinkingNew guidelines recommend twice weekly exercise for people with mild cognitive impairment to improve memory and cognition.Read More