FeaturedNeuroscience·June 24, 2021·5 min readA Low Omega-3 Index Is Just as Strong a Predictor of Early Death as SmokingPeople with lower EPA and DHA in red blood cell membranes, which correlates to lower scores on the Omega-3 index, were found to have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and ultimately a decrease in lifespan compared to those who scored higher on the omega-3 index.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 24, 2021·6 min readWe May Need to Rethink Which Genes Control AgingStudy finds only 30% of genes traditionally associated with aging set the internal clock in drosophila. The rest reflects the body's internal response to bacteria.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 24, 2021·6 min readMapping the Developing BrainCombining single-cell genomic technologies, researchers create a new detailed map of the developing mouse cerebral cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 24, 2021·5 min read‘Fight or Flight’ Discovery in Sleepwalkers Paves Way to New Understanding of PhenomenonThe "fight or flight" response in those who sleepwalk is significantly lower than in those who sleep soundly at night.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·June 24, 2021·4 min readFeel-Good Hormone Dopamine Affects Passion and AutismHyperactivity of the dopamine system may explain the prevalent traits and conditions associated with ASD more commonly found in males.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 24, 2021·3 min readStarting the Day off With Chocolate Could Have Unexpected BenefitsFor postmenopausal women, eating 100g of chocolate within an hour of waking in the morning helped burn body fat and decrease blood sugar levels.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Business·June 23, 2021·3 min readCedars-Sinai Awarded $11.99 Million for ALS Clinical TrialCedars-Sinai has been awarded $11.99 million by California's stem cell agency to launch a clinical trial testing a potential gene and stem cell therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 23, 2021·5 min readMelatonin in Mice: There’s More to This Hormone Than SleepIn mice, natural melatonin is linked to a pre-hibernation state, allowing for a slower metabolism and survival when food is scarce or the temperature is too cold.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 23, 2021·3 min readMore Seniors May Have Undiagnosed Dementia Than Previously ThoughtNine out of ten older adults who reported symptoms of cognitive decline associated with dementia did not have a clinical diagnosis of neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·June 23, 2021·4 min readWestern High-Fat Diet Can Cause Chronic PainA Western-style diet, high in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats, increases symptoms of inflammation, neuropathy, and chronic pain. However, changing to a lower-fat diet can help reverse or relieve symptoms of inflammatory pain disorders.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 23, 2021·5 min readToxic Workplaces Increase Risk of Depression by 300%Working in a toxic environment or one in which the mental health of workers is not supported was associated with a three fold increased risk of depression. Additionally, working long hours was linked to an increased risk of death as a result of stroke or a cardiovascular event.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 23, 2021·5 min readInflammatory Proteins May Slow Cognitive Decline in Aging AdultsHigher levels of two cytokines were associated with slower cognitive decline in aging adults, a new study reports.Read More