FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 6, 2022·4 min readTwin Study Links Exercise to Beneficial Epigenetic ChangesTwins who were more physically active had lower signs of metabolic disease and epigenetic markers linked to decreased risk of metabolic syndrome. Findings suggest metabolic diseases are strongly influenced by how a person interacts with their environment as opposed to just their inherited genetics.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 5, 2022·2 min readCan a Playlist Be Your Therapist? Balancing Emotions Through MusicA new musical app takes listeners on an emotional "rollercoaster ride", leaving them in a more positive emotional and focused state than when they first started listening to the soundtrack.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·December 5, 2022·3 min readNew Findings on Neuronal Activities in the Sensorimotor CortexNew findings about neural activity in the sensorimotor cortex may aid in the development of neuroprosthetics to help compensate for neuronal dysfunctions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 5, 2022·4 min readNew Blood Test Can Detect ‘Toxic’ Protein Years Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms EmergeA new blood test can detect toxic amyloid beta oligomers associated with Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 5, 2022·5 min readUnderstanding the Risk of Dementia and Alcohol ConsumptionResearchers report abstaining from drinking alcohol can actually increase dementia risks. Low to moderate alcohol consumption may help to reduce dementia risks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 5, 2022·4 min readHow the Broca’s Area of the Brain Helps Children Easily Learn GrammarThe development of a child's general and grammatical linguistic abilities between the ages of 3 to 4 is accompanied by the maturation of brain structures within the "language network".Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 5, 2022·5 min readFearlessness Can Be LearnedMice lacking a specific serotonin receptor unlearn fear faster than those with the receptor. The findings open the door to the development of new treatments for PTSD and other disorders associated with fear.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 5, 2022·6 min readThe Undying Holiday-Suicide MythDespite media claims that suicide rates increase dramatically over the holiday period, researchers report the average daily suicide rate during the holidays remain among the lowest rate of any period of the year.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 5, 2022·3 min readYoung People Are Ditching Alcohol for MarijuanaSince 2000, marijuana use in young adults has increased by 245%, while alcohol use in adolescents has seen a steady decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 5, 2022·5 min readMinor Facial Scars Do Not Have Negative Affects on First ImpressionsStudy reveals after healing, minor facial scars have little to no effect on ratings of attractiveness. In fact, some facial scars may be considered to make a person appear more attractive to others.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 5, 2022·7 min readNovel Research Demonstrates New Method of Spinal Cord Tissue RepairA new hybrid of biomaterial nanoparticles in conjunction with existing methods of tissue regeneration was successfully synthesized to promote and regenerate tissue following spinal cord injury. The new method has the potential to treat spinal cord injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 3, 2022·6 min readFatherhood Changes Men’s BrainsResearchers find significant changes in fathers' brains between the prenatal and the postpartum period. The main changes occurred in cortical areas associated with visual processing, attention, and empathy toward their baby.Read More
