FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 23, 2022·4 min readPicky Eaters Are Put Off by Food Depending on Plateware ColorThe color of the plate food is served on influences taste perception, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 23, 2022·3 min readKrill Oil Protects Dopaminergic Neurons From Age-Related DegenerationKrill oil protects dopaminergic neurons from age-related degeneration, decreases alpha-synuclein aggregation, and improves dopamine-dependent cognition and behavior in lab models of Parkinson's disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 23, 2022·5 min readGene That Guides Earliest Social Behaviors Could Be Key to Understanding AutismThe TOP2a gene controls a network of genes that contribute to ASD. Drugs that suppress TOP2a during development can turn on a cluster of other genes that disrupt brain development and increase autism risks. Alterations to the TOP2a gene may be responsible for the social behavioral difficulties associated with ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 23, 2022·5 min readTwo-Hour Prenatal Course May Reduce Postpartum Depression and Increase Parental ConfidenceExpectant mothers who took a two-hour perinatal course called "Help, Understanding, Guidance (HUG) Your Baby" had a significantly reduced risk of postpartum depression and an increase in parental confidence once their baby arrived.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 23, 2022·4 min readMigraine Brain ChangesA new neuroimaging study identifies migraine sufferers have enlarged perivascular spaces in a brain region called the centrum semiovale.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 23, 2022·5 min readPersistent Asthma Linked to Increased Buildup of Plaque in Arteries Leading to the BrainPersistent asthma in adults was associated with increased inflammation and an excess build-up of plaques in the carotid arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 23, 2022·3 min readBrain Markers of ADHD in Children IdentifiedResearchers have identified specific neurological biomarkers for ADHD in the brain. The study revealed those with ADHD had abnormal connectivity in brain areas associated with memory processing and auditory processing, and thinning of the brain's cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 22, 2022·3 min readFamily Involvement May Lead to Better Patient Outcomes in Psychosis TreatmentStudy reveals the benefits of family involvement in treatment outcomes for those who suffer from psychosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 22, 2022·5 min readSkipping Meals, Fasting and Eating Meals Too Closely Together May Be Linked to Increased Mortality RiskA new study links daily eating to mortality risk. Those over 40 who eat one meal a day have a higher mortality risk. Those who skip breakfast are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease-associated death, and those who eat meals less than 4.5 hours apart have increased mortality risks.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 22, 2022·5 min readLow to Moderate Stress Is Good for YouLow-to-moderate stress may be beneficial for your brain function, especially when it comes to working memory. However, when stress levels rise above moderate levels, they can become toxic.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·November 22, 2022·3 min readNew Alzheimer’s Genes Discovered in World’s Largest StudyResearchers have identified two new genes, ATP8B4 and ABCA1, that are implicated in Alzheimer's disease. The genes impact the brain's immune system and cholesterol processing, leading to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·November 22, 2022·5 min readRNA-Targeting Strategy to Repair Genetic Cause of ALS and Dementia DevelopedA novel compound eliminates disease-causing segments of RNA associated with ALS and dementia, and restores the health of neurons in mouse models.Read More
