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·August 28, 2018·4 min read

The Link Between Obesity, Genetics and the Brain

A new study sheds light on the roles both genetics and neuroanatomy play in obesity. Researchers report those with higher BMI had reduced cognitive flexibility, reduced ability to delay gratification and worse verbal memory. Additionally, those with increased BMI have increased amygdala and left prefrontal cortex volume.

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·July 10, 2018·6 min read

15 Minutes of Exercise Creates Optimal Brain State for Mastering New Motor Skills

A new study reports a short burst of exercise can dramatically improve long term retention of new motor skills.

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·July 6, 2018·3 min read

Pathway for Alzheimer’s Degeneration Discovered

Researchers have developed a new neuroimaging method to track neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease. The method helped uncover a new pathway for how degeneration spreads from one brain region to another.

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·June 26, 2018·3 min read

New Insight Into How Autism Might Develop in the Brain

Researchers have identified a new molecular mechanism that may play a role in the development of autism.

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·June 19, 2018·4 min read

Genes Associated with Infantile Forms of Schizophrenia Identified

Researchers have identified gene mutations responsible for childhood onset schizophrenia.

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·May 31, 2018·4 min read

The Secret to Longevity is in the Microbiome and Gut

Feeding fruit flies a combination of probiotics and Triphala, a herbal supplement, increased longevity by 60% and protected them against age related diseases, researchers report.

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·May 8, 2018·4 min read

Working the Night Shift: Gene Expression Fails to Adapt to New Sleep Patterns

Study reveals up to 25% of rhythmic genes lose their biological rhythm following a 4 day night shift simulation.

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·February 27, 2018·4 min read

The Onset of Alzheimer’s:The Importance of Family History

Researchers report the closer a person gets to the age their parents started to develop Alzheimer's symptoms, the more likely they are to have amyloid plaques.

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·February 15, 2018·3 min read

Not Being Aware of Memory Problems Predicts Onset of Alzheimer’s

According to researchers, those at risk of developing Alzheimer's who lack awareness of their memory declining, have a threefold increased likelihood of developing dementia within two years.

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·February 7, 2018·3 min read

We’re Not Addicted to Smartphones, We’re Addicted to Social Interaction

A new study reports cell phones may be making us hypersocial, rather than antisocial as previous research suggests.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 17, 2018·3 min read

Neuron Loss Very Limited in Alzheimer’s

A new study challenges conventional belief about Alzheimer's, finding very minor neuronal and synaptic loss in patients at various stages of the disease.