FeaturedNeuroscience·November 2, 2016·4 min readSleep Deprivation May Cause People to Eat More CaloriesResearchers report sleep deprivation may cause people to consume more calories the following day.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 25, 2016·4 min readSleep Loss Tied to Gut Microbiota Changes in HumansA new study reports sleep loss can lead to alterations in gut bacteria that have previously been linked to diabetes and obesity in humans.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 18, 2016·4 min readFolinic Acid Could Help Children With Autism Communicate BetterA new study reports prescription doses of folinic acid may help improve language and communication skills in children with ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 14, 2016·10 min readChronobiology: Internal Clocks SyncResearchers explore how how body's natural time keepers work.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 5, 2016·4 min readBiological Link Between Stress and ObesityResearchers revealed the molecular elements that bridge anxiety and metabolism.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 13, 2016·4 min readFaulty Gene Linked to Depression and Cardiovascular DiseaseA faulty gene linked to cardiovascular disease and metabolic conditions could be a new target in the fight against depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 10, 2016·6 min readNew Clues to Appetite and Aging: Fruit Fly StudyA new study looks at the role serotonin plays in appetite and aging.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 8, 2016·7 min readCan Some Types of Fat Protect Us From Brain Disease?According to researchers, having a little extra fat may help protect against Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 5, 2016·4 min readFrom DNA to Disease, Study Describes a Rare, New Brain DisorderResearchers have identified genetics mutations involved in a rare and unnamed neurological disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 26, 2016·3 min readCoffee Drinking Habits Can Be Written in Our DNAResearchers report people with a specific DNA variation tend to consume fewer cups of coffee per day than those without the variation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 23, 2016·2 min readNew Molecular Regulator of Eating IdentifiedAccording to a new study, a set of neurons previously linked to lactation may play a key role in regulating eating and body weight.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 10, 2016·4 min read‘Aggressive Drunk’ Gene May Protect Carriers From Obesity and Associated RisksA new study suggests carriers of a genetic mutation in the serotonin 2B receptor may be protected from obesity and insulin resistance.Read More