FeaturedNeurology·April 26, 2016·2 min readAbnormally Low Blood Flow Indicates Brain Damage in NFL PlayersResearchers have identified abnormal areas of low blood flow in living NFL players. The findings could help provide better diagnosis and treatments for players with head trauma related to playing football.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 19, 2016·4 min readAntiviral Immune Response Linked to Depression in MiceAccording to a new study, brain cells lining blood vessels produce a protein that impairs neuronal firing in the hippocampus during an antiviral immune response.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 18, 2016·3 min readThe Ecstasy Effect: How Ecstasy Affects the BrainAccording ecstasy users showed significant reductions in the way serotonin is transported in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 23, 2016·5 min readClock Gene May Connect Sleep and MoodResearchers have identified a gene that could serve as a molecular intersection between mood and the circadian clock.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·February 16, 2016·3 min readFingerprinting Psychiatric IllnessA new study explores the various biomarkers that appear to underpin a number of psychiatric illnesses.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 11, 2016·4 min readSound Happier, Feel Happier: The Way You Sound Affects Your MoodA new study reports the tone of your voice can affect your emotional state.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 14, 2015·4 min readLending a Helping Hand to Others Dampens Effects of Everyday StressHelping others boost mood and daily well-being, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 10, 2015·1 min readMagic Mushroom Component Reduces Depression and Anxiety in Cancer PatientsStudy suggests that a single dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient of magic mushrooms, may be enough to produce a lasting decrease in depression and anxiety for cancer patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 10, 2015·3 min readSinging Beneficial for Memory and Mood in Early Stages of DementiaA new study reports singing is beneficial for working memory, mood and executive function in people with mild or early stage dementia.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 3, 2015·2 min readMood of Patient Can Impact Outcome of Medical ProceduresResearchers report the mood of a patient prior to treatment can have a significant impact on the outcome of their procedure.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 24, 2015·3 min readThe Role of Dopamine in Motivation and LearningA new study suggests dopamine levels signal hoe valuable a current situation is regarding receiving a reward.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 20, 2015·3 min read“Mood Math” Could Provide Deeper Understanding of Bipolar DisorderResearchers use mathematical modeling in an attempt to better understand the 'mood dynamics' of people with bipolar disorder.Read More