FeaturedNeuroscience·January 12, 2019·4 min readBile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss SurgeryResearchers report bile acids play a key role in providing positive metabolic effects after weight loss surgery. The study also suggest the intestinal microbiome participates in post surgical improvements following gastric bypass. The findings could help develop new treatments for diabetes and obesity, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 12, 2019·13 min readSugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the HarmUCSF researchers report the food and beverage industries push sugary products while obfuscating the significant health issues added sugars can cause. The findings shed light on sugars' link to disease and exposes industrial tactics to downplay the public health risks of diets too high in sugar.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2019·5 min readNovel Epilepsy Genes IdentifiedResearchers have identified 16 DNA regions associated with epilepsy. Eleven of the regions are newly identified.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 9, 2019·4 min readCommon Food Additive Derails Good Exercise HabitsResearchers report inorganic phosphate, an additive and preservative used in up to 70% of foods in the common American diet, may reduce the desire and ability to exercise.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·January 7, 2019·10 min readTop 20 Neuroscience News Stories of 20182019 is finally here. We thought it would be a good time to look back at some of the most popular Neuroscience News stories of 2018.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 3, 2019·3 min readShedding Light on the Evolution of MetabolismResearchers report the ability to use sugar as food varies strongly between closely related species. The study identifies a genetic basis for this variation and could shed light on how human populations with different dietary histories may respond differently to modern, sugar rich diets.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 18, 2018·3 min readSnacking May Increase InflammationResearchers report snacking can raise inflammation and contribute to metabolic diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 11, 2018·4 min readGenetic Changes Associated with Physical ActivityResearchers have identified 14 genetic regions linked to activity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 4, 2018·4 min readGene that Lets You Eat As Much As You Like Holds Promise Against ObesityRemoving the RCAN1 gene in mice reduced weight gain, even when the animals were fed high fat diets for prolonged periods of time. Researchers say the findings could help develop new treatments to help prevent obesity in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 1, 2018·4 min readResilience May Be NeurobiologicalIndividual differences in resting state connectivity may help explain why some people are more resilient to the effects of neighborhood violence than others.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 30, 2018·6 min readIs Being a Nigh Owl Bad For Your Health?According to researchers, being a night owl puts you at increased risk of health issues such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. One reasons why, researchers report, is those who stay away later at night have unhealthier eating patterns and diets.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 27, 2018·4 min readCells Using Sugar for Metabolic Process May Fight InflammationResearchers report human mesenchymal stem cells can be manipulated to treat inflammatory diseases.Read More