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
FeaturedPsychology·July 8, 2016·4 min readBipolar Disorder Linked to Unexpected Region of BrainAccording to researchers, genes within the striatum could be deeply involved in bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 21, 2016·4 min readNew Link Found Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’sResearchers report a drug used to treat diabetes may be successful at treating Alzheimer's disease also.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 16, 2016·5 min readCerebral Microbleeds in Multiple Sclerosis Associated with Increased Disability RisksA new study reports cerebral microbleeds are associated with an increased risk for physical and cognitive disabilities in those with multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 15, 2016·4 min readDopamine, Obesity and Age Appear to Influence Preference For Sweet FoodsResearchers believe they might have identified a new abnormality in the relationship between dopamine and response to food in those with obesity.Read More
