FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·April 27, 2023·5 min readIdentification of DNA Methylation Markers in Newborns for Increased Schizophrenia RiskResearchers identified DNA methylation markers that may indicate the risk of developing schizophrenia later in life in newborns. This breakthrough discovery could allow for early detection and intervention to reduce the impact of the disease. By studying blood samples collected at birth, the team was able to identify unique methylation differences in cell types that could become potential clinical biomarkers for future early detection of schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 14, 2022·3 min readDaily Multivitamin Use May Slow Cognitive Aging for Older AdultsResearchers found significant cognitive benefits for older adults who took daily multivitamin-mineral supplements.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 24, 2022·6 min readExploring the Role of Appetite Change in DepressionThe direction of appetite change associated with depression was linked to specific changes in the brain's reward system.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 6, 2021·4 min readSignificant Proportion of People With Parkinson’s Disease Struggle With Instruction-Based LearningStudy reports a significant number of people with Parkinson's disease have precise deficits when learning from instructions. Researchers say the problems are associated with differences in brain function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 21, 2021·6 min readSunbathing After Menopause May Be HarmfulMenopausal women who frequently sunbathe have increased levels of gonadotropins and lower levels of estrogen than their peers who are not active sun worshipers. Low estrogen levels and higher levels of other hormones increase the risk for a number of health problems, including Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 2, 2018·5 min readMusic Boosts Exercise Time During Cardiac Stress TestingResearchers report listening to music may help people extend the time they are capable of enduring a cardiac stress test. The study also reports the findings could help healthy people to exercise for longer periods of time.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 2, 2018·3 min readHow the Brain Makes PredictionsA new study will examine how the brain learns to make predictions over our lifespan.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 29, 2017·5 min readWrist Worn Gadget Allows Researchers to Capture Real Life SleepA simple actimeter device is helping researchers better understand sleep duration and quality in humans.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 28, 2017·5 min readCancer Overrides the Circadian Clock to SurviveA new study reports misfolded proteins can cause circadian rhythm disruptions which contribute to cancerous tumor growth.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·November 11, 2017·5 min readGenetics Affect Where Children LookA new Current Biology study reveals there appears to be a strong genetic component to how people visually explore their environments.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 13, 2017·4 min readSensory Stimuli Control Dopamine in the BrainA group of neurons in the forebrain release dopamine when activated by visual or tactile stimuli, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 12, 2017·4 min readViruses in the Genome Important For the BrainRetroviruses may have played a significant role in brain development, a new study reports.Read More