AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 14, 2022·3 min readFound ‘Clue’ That Can Fundamentally Treat Autism Spectrum DisorderA newly discovered cell-specific molecular network associated with ASD could lay the groundwork for finding an effective treatment for those with autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 14, 2022·5 min readBrain Stimulation Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s DiseaseDeep brain stimulation at the intersection of two fiber bundles linked to memory formation appears to alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 14, 2022·5 min readPatients With Treatment Resistant Depression at Higher Risk of DeathStudy reveals people with treatment-resistant depression have a 23% higher risk of death than those without the condition.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·December 14, 2022·3 min readFour Genes Identified as Heightening Risk of Suicidal Thoughts and ActionsResearchers have identified four genes, ESR1, DCC, DRD2, and TRAF3, that are associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 14, 2022·6 min readDiscovery Could Explain Why Women Are More Likely to Get Alzheimer’sComplement C3, a chemically modified form of an inflammatory immune protein, was more abundant in post mortem brain tissue of women who died from Alzheimer's disease than in males.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 14, 2022·4 min readOlfactory Viral Inflammation Associated With Accelerated Onset of Alzheimer’s DiseaseAlzheimer's disease onset may be accelerated by viruses that inflame and disrupt signals from the olfactory system to the hippocampus, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2022·3 min readThe Biological Basis of Network Control Theory in Brain DynamicsResearchers have identified a correlation between control energy consumption and glucose metabolism in temporal lobe epilepsy. The mechanism provides a biological basis for the application of network control theory in the study of brain dynamics.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·December 13, 2022·4 min readShould You Believe Your Eyes? Not Necessarily in Virtual RealityPerception in virtual reality is more strongly influenced by expectations than visual information, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 13, 2022·6 min readExercise and Mindfulness Don’t Appear to Boost Cognitive Function in Older AdultsWhile exercise and mindfulness help older adults stay physically fit and mentally well, they may not have such a strong beneficial impact on cognition as previously believed.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 13, 2022·5 min readNovel Imaging Marker Reveals Very Early Brain Changes in Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe integrity of cholinergic pathways may indicate very early changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 13, 2022·6 min readFactors Linked to Optimal Aging UncoveredPhysically active, married females who are from financially stable backgrounds, are not obese, and do not suffer from insomnia are more likely to maintain good health and less likely to suffer cognitive, physical, or emotional problems as they age.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 13, 2022·3 min readA Handy Lesson About Pain and the Brain in Stroke SurvivorsFollowing a stroke, chronic pain can alter body perception and trick the brain into believing the affected hand is a different size. This increases the risk of accidents.Read More
