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
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 10, 2016·5 min readCopper is Essential for Burning FatResearchers report that without enough copper, fat builds up in fat cells without being used.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 6, 2016·5 min readResearchers Detail Link Between Stress and DiabetesResearchers report they have established a link between emotional stress and diabetes.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 17, 2016·3 min readAltered Purine Metabolism Linked to DepressionAccording to researchers, people with major depressive disorder could have altered purine metabolism.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 17, 2016·4 min readGenetic Switch Turned on During Fasting Helps Stop InflammationResearchers report a molecular pathway that activates during fasting could help halt the spread of intestinal bacteria into the bloodstream.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 16, 2016·4 min readConverting Cells to Burn, Not Store, Fat: Mouse StudyFindings could help to find treatments for fight obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 12, 2016·5 min readBrain Cells That Aid Appetite Control Identified in MiceResearchers report their discovery could open new doors for the development of drugs to control obesity and weight gain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 2, 2016·4 min readHigh Fat Diets Starve the BrainResearchers report the amount of glucose that reaches the brain is significantly reduced after only three days of following a high fat diet.Read More
