FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 10, 2017·5 min readRevealing The Connection Between Female Estrogen Cycle and Cocaine AddictionAccording to a new study, cocaine has the most potent effects on the female brain when estrogen levels are at their highest.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 21, 2017·4 min readGestational Diabetes Increases Postpartum Depression RiskA new study reveals a link between gestational diabetes and an increased risk of developing postpartum depression in first time mothers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 1, 2017·5 min readTwo Distinct Brain Regions Have Independent Influence on Decision-MakingResearchers report the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex and orbitofrontal cortex play key roles in decision making.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 11, 2017·6 min readCocaine Users’ Brains Unable to Extinguish Drug AssociationsA new study reveals chronic cocaine users have a global impairment of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·October 16, 2017·3 min readBiomarker For Progression and Drug Response in Brain Cancer IdentifiedResearchers have identified a biomarker that can help predict a patient's prognosis and response to therapies for glioblastoma brain cancer subtypes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 5, 2017·4 min readWorking Memory Positively Associated with Higher Physical Endurance and Better Cognitive FunctionA new study reports there is a positive link between working memory, physical health and lifestyle.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 10, 2018·3 min readAcetaminophen Used During Pregnancy Associated with Elevated Rate of Language Delay in GirlsResearchers have discovered an elevated rate of language delay in 30 month old girls born to mothers who took the pain killer acetaminophen during pregnancy. The delay, however, was not witnessed in boys.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 24, 2018·4 min readSpeech Analysis Software Predicts Psychosis in Those At Risk With 83% AccuracyResearchers report computer based analysis of speech transcripts from teens at risk of psychosis were able to predict, with 83% accuracy, who would develop symptoms within 2 years.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 5, 2018·4 min readGrape Derived Compounds May Promote Resilience Against DepressionResearchers have identified two compounds derived from grapes that might help to treat those with major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 24, 2018·5 min readCommon Anti-Inflammatory Therapy May Reduce Parkinson’s RiskResearchers reveal patients with inflammatory bowel disease are 28% more likely to develop Parkinson's disease. However, an anti-inflammatory treatment used to help those with IBD can significantly decrease the risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 6, 2018·5 min readHuman Drug Addiction Behaviors Tied to Specific Impairments in 6 Brain NetworksA new study reports impairments in six brain networks are associated with addiction behaviors. The findings may pave the way for developing more targeted treatments for addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 21, 2018·4 min readGut Branches of Vagus Nerve Essential Components of Brain’s Reward and Motivation SystemResearchers report a gut-brain neural circuit establishes the vagus nerve as an essential component of the brain system that regulates reward and motivation.Read More
