FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 23, 2016·3 min readBrain Injury Recovery Boosted by Longer and More Intense RehabilitationLonger and more intense rehabilitation following stroke or TBI may produce greater benefits for recovery, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·February 9, 2016·4 min readAre Male and Female Brains Really Different?A new article questions whether the male and female brain are really that different.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·February 6, 2016·4 min readHow the Brain Builds Place MemoriesResearchers have succeeded in activating dormant memory cells in rats.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·February 5, 2016·4 min readA Day in the Life of a SynapseAccording to a new study, researchers have developed a new technique that has allowed them to track the daily dynamics of all the dendritic spines on a single neuron in the brain of a living mouse.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 12, 2016·7 min readA ‘Back Door’ Into Cocaine Addicted BrainResearchers report those addicted to cocaine may have difficulty controlling their addiction because of a 'back door' into the brain that circumvents their self control.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·January 8, 2016·6 min readWindow of Recovery Can Reopen Following a StrokeResearchers report inducing a second stroke may increase brain plasticity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 7, 2016·5 min readHow The Brain Distinguishes Safety From DangerResearchers have identified a cellular circuit that helps the brain remember which environments are safe, and which pose a danger.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 30, 2015·3 min readEarly Life Exercise Alters Gut Microbes and Promotes Healthy Brain and MetabolismAccording to researchers, starting to exercise early in life can alter gut microbes for the better, promoting healthier brain and metabolic activity throughout the course of a lifetime.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 17, 2015·4 min readA Molecular Basis for MemoryStudy supports the hypothesis that memories are encoded with the help of epigenetic modification.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 9, 2015·4 min readGene Therapy Could Extend Estrogen’s Protective Effects on MemoryResearchers use gene therapy to help extend the effectiveness of estrogen for retaining memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 7, 2015·3 min readPhysical Activity Leaves Brain More Open to ChangeExercise may enhance brain plasticity, a new study reports.Read More
