FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2015·4 min readSome People May Be Genetically Susceptible to Noise Induced Hearing LossA new study reports some people may be more genetically susceptible to noise induced hearing loss than others.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 15, 2015·5 min readComplex Cognition Shaped the Stone Age Hand AxeAccording to a new study, higher executive function was required to create a Lower Paleolithic hand axe.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 15, 2015·3 min readOxytocin Helps Teach Maternal Brain to Respond to Baby’s NeedsOxytocin acts on individual brain cells to prompt specific social behaviors, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 15, 2015·4 min readDeficiencies of Fish Oil Fatty Acids Can Limit Brain Growth During DevelopmentFatty acids found in fish oil is vitally important for the developing brain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 14, 2015·5 min readMeaningful Social Engagement Could Prevent Brain Atrophy and Improve Memory in Older PeopleAccording to a new study, embarking in civic activities may reverse normal brain shrinkage associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 14, 2015·4 min readNew Staining Method Could Help Map Entire BrainA new staining method could bring mapping an entire mouse brain within reach.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 14, 2015·4 min readCellular Signals for Pain Fine Tune Neurons’ Sensitivity to OpioidsResearchers discover how pain fine tunes pain relief. The findings could help further understanding of pain and addiction to opioids.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 12, 2015·2 min readFirst Step in Preventing Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers discover a novel and safe method to prevent certain neurodegernative diseases in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 9, 2015·3 min readDelicate Magnolia Scent Activates Human Pheromone ReceptorAccording to a new study, the scent of Hedione triggers different brain activities in males and females that do not occur with traditional fragrances.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 9, 2015·6 min readHow the Brain Balances Risk Taking and LearningResearchers discover the basis for how animals balance risk taking and learning to get a more predictable environment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 8, 2015·6 min readFirst Look at ‘Wasabi Receptor’ Brings Insights for Pain Drug DevelopmentNew information about the structure of the TRPA1 protein could help provide new treatments for inflammation induced pain.Read More
