FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 9, 2020·3 min readOptimistic People Sleep BetterNaturally optimistic people have a 70% lower chance of suffering from sleep disorders and insomnia, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 5, 2020·3 min readNew insights into the mechanisms underlying the development of schizophreniaFindings support the theory that impaired prefrontal control of the dopamine system is a key mechanism for the development of schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2019·4 min readCoffee, nicotine and amphetamines activate ‘hot spots’ in the fetal brainEpisodic exposure to nicotine, caffeine, and amphetamines triggers malfunctions in the fetal brain, specifically affecting the development of the indusium griseum.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 18, 2019·4 min readHigh-fat maternal diet can cause life-long changes in the fetal brainWhen pregnant women consume diets high in polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acids, an excess of endocannabinoids is produced which overloads the fetus, and impairs healthy brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 30, 2019·5 min read“13 Reasons Why”: Increase in suicides in USA following TV seriesThe popular Netflix show "13 Reasons Why" has been linked to an increase in suicides in females between the ages of 10 and 19. Researchers said the numbers grew significantly within 3 months of the show's release.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 15, 2018·4 min readRisk of Burnout Can Be Estimated by Analyzing Saliva SamplesResearchers report a simple saliva test that measures cortisol levels at specific times of the day, can identify those at risk of stress and depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 20, 2018·3 min readEvery Experience the Brain Perceives is UniqueA new study reports neural activity in the prefrontal cortex reacts as though every experience is brand new, even if the event is similar to ones that have previously occurred. Researchers say this could account for feelings of déjà vu.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 7, 2018·5 min readBionic Reconstruction: Restoration at the Psychological InterfaceResearchers publish guidelines to help determine whether a patient is psychologically suitable for bionic hand reconstruction following amputation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 21, 2016·5 min readAddictive Cravings Still Detectable After DeathResearchers report addictive cravings can be detected in the brain after death.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 20, 2016·5 min readCataloging Dozens of New Neuronal Subtypes in the HypothalamusResearchers have identified new subtypes of neurons in the hypothalamus and determined the function of a dopamine neuron.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·November 11, 2016·3 min readPain is Not Just a Matter of NervesResearchers reveal the role glial cells play in the sensation of pain.Read More
