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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 31, 2018·4 min read

The Secret to Longevity is in the Microbiome and Gut

Feeding fruit flies a combination of probiotics and Triphala, a herbal supplement, increased longevity by 60% and protected them against age related diseases, researchers report.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·March 10, 2023·3 min read

Therapeutic Target for Glaucoma Discovered

Restoring mitochondrial homeostasis in diseased neurons can protect the optic nerve from being damaged and potentially reverse symptoms of glaucoma.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 16, 2016·4 min read

Time to Eat: Mitochondria Run on Timers

A new study mitochondria are regulated by the body's circadian clock, making when you eat just as important as what you eat.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 30, 2021·6 min read

Too Much Salt Suppresses Phagocytes

Too much salt can disrupt the energy balance of immune cells and prevent them from functioning correctly.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 4, 2017·4 min read

Understanding the Brain With the Help of Artificial Intelligence

Researchers have trained neural networks to accelerate the reconstruction of neural circuits.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·August 21, 2023·5 min read

Unlocking Schizophrenia: Mitochondria Dysfunction at the Forefront

Researchers have identified a pivotal role of impaired mitochondrial function in the development of schizophrenia by examining the genetic risk factor 3q29 deletion syndrome. The genetic condition, known to amplify schizophrenia risk by 40 times, displayed alterations in mitochondrial activity in both mice models and human brain organoids.