FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 21, 2015·2 min readGlobal Consortium Attempts to Crack the Brain’s Genetic CodeCrowdsourced project identifies eight common genetic mutations which appear to age the brain by an average of three years, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 20, 2015·2 min readA Chemical Modified Version of the Second Messenger cAMPA new paper describes the development of a cAMP analogue which specifically activates only Epac2.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 20, 2015·3 min readIodine Deficiency in Pregnant Women Impairs Embryonic Brain DevelopmentA new study reports iodine deficiency during pregnancy can impact embryonic brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 19, 2015·3 min readMajor Cause of Blindness Linked to Calcium Deposits in the EyeResearchers link microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate to the development of AMD.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·January 19, 2015·2 min readCitrus Scent Inhibits Liver CancerResearchers report that in the future, olfactory receptors could serve as a target for liver cancer diagnosis and treatments.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 19, 2015·3 min readHow Does the Brain Adapt to the Restoration of Eyesight?A new study could help pave the way for developing adaptive rehabilitation programs following visual restoration surgery.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 19, 2015·3 min readA New Neural Circuit Controls Fear in the BrainA pathway which regulates fear memory and behavior in mice has been discovered by researchers.Read More
AutismFeatured·January 19, 2015·3 min readResearchers Discover ‘Idiosyncratic’ Brain Patterns in AutismA new study reports the brains of those with autism display unique synchronization patterns. The findings could impact earlier diagnosis and future treatments for ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 18, 2015·5 min readResearchers Enlarge Brain Samples, Making Them Easier to ImageResearchers develop a new method to allow brain slices to be physically magnified and imaged at a higher resolution.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 16, 2015·2 min readCould Our Brain Instruct Our Bodies to Burn More Fat?New research provides additional insight into how the brain regulates body fat and could help provide more effective methods of weight loss.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 16, 2015·3 min readStudy Reveals Lack of Data on Opioid DrugsA white paper from the NIH reports little to no evidence for the effectiveness of opioid drugs in treating long term chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 16, 2015·3 min readIs it Possible to Reset Our Biological Clocks?Glucocorticoids could help synchronize circadian rhythm, a new study reports.Read More
