AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 18, 2021·2 min readNew Autism Marker Discovered in KidsChildren with autism have abnormally low levels of the CNTNAP2 protein. The protein, which can be detected in cerebrospinal fluid samples, may serve as a new biomarker for autism and could potentially become a target to treat epilepsy that is commonly associated with ASD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 16, 2021·4 min readWhy You Drink Black Coffee: It’s in Your GenesA taste for black coffee and dark chocolate is possibly a genetic trait, a new study reports. Coffee drinkers who have a genetic variant that reflects faster caffeine metabolism prefer bitter, black coffee. The same genetic variant is found in those who prefer dark chocolate.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 13, 2021·2 min readLive Personalized Music Soothes Stressed Patients During LockdownPatients who listened to personalized live music via tele-music showed a reduction in stress and anxiety.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 8, 2021·4 min readFatty Acid Length Predicts Parkinson’s Disease RiskChains of fatty acids in the lysosome that are one-half nanometer longer than normal-length chains were associated with a degenerative form of Gaucher disease, a genetic condition related to Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 15, 2021·2 min readNew Gene Important for Healthy Daily Rhythms IdentifiedResearchers have identified a new gene called Tango10 which plays a key role in daily circadian behavioral rhythms.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·November 11, 2021·7 min readInjectable Therapy Reverses Paralysis in Mice with Spinal Cord InjuriesHarnessing the power of "dancing molecules", researchers have developed a new injectable therapy that repairs tissue damage and reverses paralysis in mouse models. Within four weeks of receiving the injection, paralyzed mice regained the ability to walk.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 13, 2021·6 min readWhat Was Really the Secret Behind Van Gogh’s Success?A new deep learning algorithm identified key features underlying success in the art world. Researchers report a link between exploration and exploitation was associated with artistic success.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 7, 2021·4 min readInfants Link Language and Cognition, Whether the Language Is Spoken or a Sign LanguageJust as with spoken language, sign language supports cognitive development in hearing infants.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 9, 2021·6 min readNeurons That Respond to Touch Are Less Picky Than ExpectedContradicting conventional thought, researchers find neurons associated with processing touch sensations do not simply respond to distinct types of touch. Instead, these neurons respond to many types of touch, and to varying degrees.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 23, 2021·4 min readAmericans With Higher Net Worth at Midlife Tend to Live LongerPeople who are financially more comfortable during mid-life tend to live longer, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 2, 2021·4 min readCannabinoid Pathway Linked to Psychiatric DisordersFindings reveal a role the endocannabinoid system plays in a range of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·June 20, 2021·5 min readMemory Helps Us Evaluate Situations on the Fly, Not Just Recall the PastWhile commonly implicated in long-term memory, researchers report the hippocampus plays a critical role in short-term memory and decision making.Read More
