FeaturedNeuroscience·February 23, 2017·5 min readBrain Circuitry Central to Reward Seeking Behavior IdentifiedFindings could have major implications for future studies into motivation, addiction and decision making, researchers report.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 23, 2017·5 min readBrain Cells Prefer One Parent’s Genes Over the Other’sA new study reports brain cells may preferentially activate a copy of one parent's genes over the other in offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 23, 2017·3 min readFructose is Generated in the Human BrainResearchers report the brain is able to convert glucose into fructose.Read More
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AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 23, 2017·6 min readAutism Risk Linked to Herpes Infection During PregnancyResearchers discover a link between genital herpes infections during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism in the offspring.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·February 22, 2017·3 min readPrecise Inactivation of Neural Messenger Receptor Wipes Out Fear Memory in MiceResearch combines antibody precision with toxic oxygen burst to inactivate neural protein and temporarily abolish fear memory in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 22, 2017·6 min readtDCS Combined With Computer Games at Home Reduces Cognitive Symptoms of Multiple SclerosisA new study reports improvements in problem solving abilities in MS patients who use transcranial direct current stimulation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 21, 2017·8 min readBrain Computer Interface Advance Allows Fast and Accurate Typing By People With ParalysisNew advances in brain computer interface technology allows three people with movement impairments to control a cursor by imagining their hand movements.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 21, 2017·4 min readHumans Are Hard Wired to Follow the Path of Least ResistanceResearchers report the amount of effort needed to perform a task influences what we think we see.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 21, 2017·4 min readMaths and Maps Make You Nervous? It Could Be in Your GenesA new study reports our genes play a role in the anxiety some feel when faced with math or navigational problems.Read More