FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 8, 2016·4 min readTransplanted Interneurons Can Help Reduce Fear: Mouse StudyCoupling training to reduce fear and transplanting embryonic interneurons into the amygdala of mice, researchers were able to reduce fear response, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 8, 2016·5 min readHoneybee Memories Could Unlock Another Piece of Alzheimer’s PuzzleBlocking DNA methylation affects memory formation in honeybees, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 8, 2016·5 min readDeep Brain Stimulation May Not Boost MemoryA new study reports DBS does not improve memory performance.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·December 7, 2016·6 min readRhythm of Breathing Affects Memory and FearResearchers found that the act of breathing does more than supply oxygen; it also impacts brain function and emotional behavior.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 7, 2016·4 min readHalf of People Believe Fake FactsAccording to researchers, around 50% of people could be susceptible to false memory implantation and believe we have experienced fictitious autobiographical events.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 6, 2016·5 min readBrain Blocks Formation of New Memories on Waking to Safeguard Consolidating Existing MemoriesAccording to a new study, the brain blocks the ability for creating new memories shortly after waking in order to prevent the disruption of the stabilization of memory consolidation that occurs during sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 6, 2016·4 min readUsing ‘Sherlock’ to Reveal How Shared Experiences Shape Our MemoriesAccording to a new study, people show similar brain activity when they share an experience and later go on to speak about their memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 6, 2016·5 min readEarly Signs of Alzheimer’s IdentifiedResearchers confirm both amyloid beta and tau are present in brain areas associated with memory and information processing during very early stages of Alzheimer's.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2016·3 min readHow Do Musician’s Brains Work While They Play?A new study looks at how professional musicians prioritize sight and sound when learning a new song or piece of music.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2016·4 min readResearch Points to Orb2 as a Physical Substrate for Memory Strength and RetentionResearchers report Orb2 plays a vital role in memory formation and retrieval in fruit flies. Additionally, JJJ2 appears to assist Orb2 in the formation of long term memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2016·5 min readStanding Up May Unmask Cognitive Deficits in Patients With Parkinson’sAccording to researchers, Parkinson's patients who have a drop in blood pressure when standing exhibit significant cognitive deficits.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 3, 2016·5 min readBeing Part of a Community Group May Protect You From Cognitive DeclineResearchers report people aged 50 and over who participate in social activity through a community based group appear to have better cognitive function than their less social peers.Read More
