FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 9, 2013·5 min readConcussion Secrets Unveiled in Mice and ManUsing a mouse trauma model, researchers observe specific cells mount an immune response to concussion brain injuries in an attempt to prevent more widespread damage.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 7, 2013·3 min readRandom Fluctuations in Brain Cell Activity May Determine Toss-Up DecisionsA new study reports on links between neural activity and decisions where two options have equal appeal.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 6, 2013·3 min readAlzheimer’s Drug Discovery: Looking Under the Right ROCKResearchers have discovered a potential drug which can force BACE into different parts of a cell, reducing its ability to produce amyloid beta.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 6, 2013·3 min readHuman Stem Cells Predict Efficacy of Alzheimer DrugsResearchers transform iPSCs into neurons to test the efficacy of drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 6, 2013·5 min readStudy Treats Alzheimer’s by Delivering Protein Across Blood-Brain BarrierResearchers discover a way to traverse the blood-brain barrier and retinal-blood barrier to deliver a molecule which degrades the main component of Alzheimer's plaques.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 5, 2013·5 min readHow Mosquitoes Are Drawn to Human Skin and BreathResearchers identify safe, pleasant smelling compounds which keep mosquitoes at bay and help control the spread of diseases.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 5, 2013·4 min readGene Found to be Crucial for Formation of Certain Brain CircuitryResearchers report they have discovered a gene involved in forming synapses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 5, 2013·4 min readRecurring Memory Traces Boost Long Lasting MemoriesA new study indicates periods of rest can help boost memory performance.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2013·3 min readEstrogen: Not Just Produced by the OvariesNew research shows the hypothalamus can directly control reproductive functions in rhesus monkeys. The researchers believe it is likely to perform the same actions in human women.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2013·7 min readHow Our Nerves Keep FiringResearchers report on how nerve cells recycle vesicles. The findings suggest the process is much faster and different that previously proposed.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 3, 2013·3 min readResearchers Turn Current Sound Localization Theories ‘On their Ear’Researchers challenge the theories of how people localize sound and explain why neural responses to sound are so diverse.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 30, 2013·2 min readThe Pauses that Refresh the MemoryResearchers discover certain symptoms of schizophrenia could arise from uncontrolled activation of neurons which help build memories during rest periods.Read More
