FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 12, 2014·3 min readZebrafish Model of a Learning and Memory Disorder Shows Better Way to Target TreatmentResearchers report the learning and memory deficits associated with neurofibromatosis are distinct features which require different treatment approaches.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 12, 2014·4 min readTipping the Balance of BehaviorResearchers discover antagonistic neuron populations in the amygdala of mice which controls whether the animals engage in social behavior or asocial repetitive self grooming.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 11, 2014·3 min readScientists Map White Matter Connections Within the Human BrainResearchers develop new technology which allows for more accurate mapping of the connections within white matter tissue in the human brain.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 10, 2014·3 min readResearch Shows How Brain Can Tell Magnitude of ErrorsA new study explores how the brain detects errors caused by unexpected sensory events.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 10, 2014·3 min readStudy Finds Air Pollution Harmful to Young BrainsResearchers report children living in areas with higher level of air pollution are at increased risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 9, 2014·4 min readEstrogen Receptor Expression May Help Explain Why More Males Have AutismResearchers report estrogen receptor beta is significantly decreased in the brain of people with autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 9, 2014·2 min readBrain Structure Could Predict Risky BehaviorAccording to researchers, the volume of your parietal cortex could predict whether or not you are a risk taker.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 9, 2014·3 min readXenon Gas Protects the Brain After Head InjuryA new study reports xenon gas could potentially reduce the extent of brain damage if given as a treatment within hours of a brain injury occurring.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 9, 2014·3 min readNew Molecular Target is Key to Enhanced Brain PlasticityA new study reports researchers have discovered a new molecular target which is essential for neuroplasticity.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 8, 2014·2 min readBrain Injuries No Match for sPIF TreatmentResearchers report they have uncovered a new treatment for perinatal brain injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 8, 2014·2 min readBroken Signals Lead to NeurodegenerationResearchers discover the IP3R receptor can be locked into closed state by enzyme action. This could potentially play a role in the reduction of neuron signaling seen in some neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 5, 2014·2 min readCocaine Rewires the BrainA grant from the NIDA will allow researchers to study changes in the brains of cocaine addicts which lead to relapse.Read More
