FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 13, 2019·3 min readSpeeding Up Genetic Diagnosis of Huntington’s DiseaseResearchers have developed a method to determine the length of mutated genes associated with Huntington's disease quickly and easily.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 12, 2019·4 min readMetabolite Produced By Gut Bacteria From Pomegranates Reduces IBDResearchers report UroA, a microbial metabolite derived from a compound found in pomegranates and berries, can reduce and protect against inflammatory bowel disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 12, 2019·4 min readBile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss SurgeryResearchers report bile acids play a key role in providing positive metabolic effects after weight loss surgery. The study also suggest the intestinal microbiome participates in post surgical improvements following gastric bypass. The findings could help develop new treatments for diabetes and obesity, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 12, 2019·6 min readDoes Opioid Use in Pets Create Higher Risk for Abuse in Humans?Researchers report a 41% increase in the prescription of opioids for small animals over the past 10 years. The study reports the increase could potentially provide human access to the drugs, fueling the opioid epidemic.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 12, 2019·13 min readSugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the HarmUCSF researchers report the food and beverage industries push sugary products while obfuscating the significant health issues added sugars can cause. The findings shed light on sugars' link to disease and exposes industrial tactics to downplay the public health risks of diets too high in sugar.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 11, 2019·4 min readBinge Eating and Smoking Linked to Bullying and AbuseStudy reports people who experience bullying or abuse have a lower quality of life comparable to those living with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes or depression. The study also reports those who are abused are more likely to develop harmful behaviors such as smoking or binge eating.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 11, 2019·4 min readMeaningful Life Tied to Healthy AgingAccording to researchers, older adults who engage in activities perceived to be worthwhile, such as supporting grandchildren or completing a project, have better sleep, walking speeds and experience less chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 11, 2019·5 min readConnection of Children to Nature Brings Less Distress, Hyperactivity and Behavioral ProblemsA new study reveals spending time connecting with nature helps to reduce behavioral problems and anxiety in children, as well as improving overall health.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 11, 2019·6 min readA Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain CancerResearchers report our gender can determine longevity and response to treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer. The study reports male survival is determined by genes that control cell division, where as female survival is often determine by genes that regulate the ability of cancer cells to migrate to different brain areas.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 11, 2019·2 min readTracking the Birth of MemoriesResearchers have identified three distinct stages of brain development that occur before an episodic memory can form.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 11, 2019·6 min readHow the Brain Makes ChoicesFrom decision making to action, researchers explore how the brain allows us to make choices.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 11, 2019·2 min readRobots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint AccuracyResearchers have created a new system which allows two robotic arms to semi-autonomously drill holes into individual vertebrae. The robosurgery technique will improve accuracy and safety for spinal surgeries.Read More
