FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 11, 2020New target for Parkinson’s therapies identifiedTwo regions outside of the non-amyloid-beta-component play a critical role in controlling amyloid formation of alpha-synuclein. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 26, 2020Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve brain function in patients with MSMultiple sclerosis patients who received N-acetylcysteine treatments had improvements in metabolism in brain areas associated with cognition and attention. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 17, 2020New insights into a Parkinson’s disease proteinAlpha synuclein's non-amyloidal component (NAC) aids the protein's movement through axons. When the NAC region is removed, alpha-synuclein did not move within axons. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 18, 2019Ketamine reduces drinking in male rats, but not femalesKetamine reduced alcohol intake in male rat models of alcohol use disorder but increased the desire for alcohol in low-consumption females. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 9, 2019Scientists find gender-distinct circuit for depressionA circuit-specific gender difference in ventral hippocamps to nucleus accumbens (vHPC-NAc) neurons is dependent on testosterone and causes more susceptibility to stress in females. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 16, 2019Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve Parkinson’sN-acetylcysteine (NAC) appears to positively affect the dopaminergic system, helping to improve symptoms in those with Parkinson's disease. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 8, 2019Why marijuana affects different people differentlyBy looking at THC’s effect on a rat brain, the researchers showed that THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana, can produce highly rewarding effects in the front-most part of a region of the brain called the nucleus accumbens. The image is in the public domain. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 27, 2018Clues to Brain Changes in Depression DiscoveredA new study sheds light on how the brain processes rewards and provides a deeper understanding on the neurobiology of depression. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 20, 2018Researchers Find Brain Signal that May Help Us Navigate the Holiday BuffetResearchers report they have discovered the region of the brain that registers excitement over a preferred food option. The study reports the findings could help develop new therapies and treatments to potentially combat obesity and encourage healthier eating. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 7, 2018Diet and Weight May Affect Bipolar Treatment ResponseResearchers report diet and weight may hinder the response to medications for some with bipolar disorder. The study found those who had a better quality of diet and lower BMI responded better to treatments than those who were overweight and ate foods that promoted inflammation. Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 13, 2018Maged1 Gene Protects Against Cocaine AddictionA new study reports mice lacking the Maged1 gene are unable to acquire an addiction to cocaine. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 11, 2018What Makes Aggressive Mice So Violent?Targeting a protein associated with addiction could help reduce aggression levels, researchers report. Read More
