FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 6, 2016·3 min readLoss of REM Sleep Linked to Desire For Fatty and Sugary FoodsA lack of REM sleep may lead to an increased desire to consume unhealthy foods, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 18, 2013·4 min readKey Protein is Linked to Circadian Clocks, Helps Regulate MetabolismA new study reveals how the production of p75NTR protein oscillates in time with the body's natural circadian rhythm and how these oscillations help regulate vital metabolic functions. The findings offer an insight into how circadian rhythm helps maintain the body's overall metabolic health.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 27, 2021·6 min readChanges in How Cholesterol Breaks Down in the Body May Accelerate Progression of DementiaDisruptions in how the body converts cholesterol into bile acids may play a key role in the development of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 30, 2018·7 min readLifespan and Sexual Maturity Depends on Your Brain More than Your BodyA new study reveals our longevity and sexual maturity are governed by our brains, not our bodies. Researchers discovered that animals with more neurons in the cerebral cortex live longer, regardless of their body size.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 16, 2016·4 min readTime to Eat: Mitochondria Run on TimersA new study mitochondria are regulated by the body's circadian clock, making when you eat just as important as what you eat.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 5, 2019·4 min readStudy links irregular sleep patterns to metabolic disordersIrregular sleep patterns have been linked to an increased risk of developing metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 13, 2018·8 min readOvereating? It May be a Brain GlitchResearchers explore the neuroscience behind binge eating and the triggers that might make us reach for comfort foods.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 12, 2015·4 min readCommon Biomarkers of Sleep Debt Found in Humans and RatsNew findings point to a shift in how lipids are metabolized and evidence of oxidative stress due to sleep restriction in humans and rats.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 11, 2019·4 min readInsulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’sA new study reveals impaired insulin signaling in the brain negatively affects cognition, memory and learning. The findings shed light on why those with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 28, 2022·6 min readMom’s Dietary Fat Rewires Male and Female Brains DifferentlyExcess fat from a mother's high-fat diet triggers immune cells to over-consume serotonin in the brains of developing males, leading to depression-like behaviors in the offspring.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 12, 2016·4 min readHow Depression May Compound Risk of Type 2 DiabetesResearchers report depression may compound the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in people with early warning signs of metabolic disease.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