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·August 26, 2019·4 min read

From cradle to grave: Postnatal overnutrition linked to aging

Islets of Langerhans in overnourished infant mice showed epigenetic profiles resembling those of much older mice.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·June 21, 2019·5 min read

Supplements for brain health show no benefit

Supplements marketed to promote 'brain health' often overstate the products' benefits and do little-to-nothing to improve the aging brain. Researchers investigate the hidden dangers and false claims behind these products, which are highly profitable for manufacturers, but not so beneficial for consumers.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 9, 2019·2 min read

Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition

A retrospective analysis finds a correlation between sleep disorders and a lack of essential vitamins and minerals.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 6, 2018·4 min read

Unlocking the Mysteries of the Teenage Brain

When trying to understand the teenage brain, researchers need to focus on individual differences, a new paper suggests.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 25, 2018·4 min read

Eating Insects Might Seem Yucky, But They Are Nutritious and Digestible

According to researchers, modern primates, including humans, are still able to digest insects as well as our ancestors did. The CHIA gene allows us to digest an insect's exoskeleton, researchers report.

Featured Psychology

·December 1, 2017·2 min read

Nutrition May Play Key Role in Early Psychosis Treatment

A new study reveals nutritional deficiencies in early stages of psychosis. Dietary intervention may help to maximize recovery.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 9, 2017·4 min read

Nutrition Has Benefits For Brain Organization

A new study reveals higher levels of monounsaturated fatty acids are linked to greater general intelligence.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 5, 2017·5 min read

Prenatal Lack of Omegas 3 and 6 Linked to Schizophrenia Symptoms as Adults: Mouse Study

RIKEN researchers discover deprivation of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids during pregnancy can alter gene expression, increasing the risk of schizophrenia in the offspring.

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·June 29, 2017·4 min read

Chocolate and Cocoa Aren’t Just Treats, They Are Good For Cognition Too

According to researchers, cocoa flavanols could have a neuroprotective effect. In a recent study, researchers found enhancements in working memory and improved visual information processing in participants who had taken cocoa flavanols. Additionally, women who ate cocoa products reported less cognitive impairments following sleep deprivation.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 26, 2017·5 min read

Nutrition, the Microbiome and Autism

Researchers investigate whether abnormal gut bacteria composition contribute to autism spectrum disorders, or whether diet and medication for children with ASD leads to the irregular microbiome.

Featured Neurology

·January 9, 2017·4 min read

High Cholesterol Intake and Eggs Do Not Increase Risk of Memory Disorders

A new study reports there appears to be no link between a high intake of dietary cholesterol and an increased risk of dementia, even in those who carried the APOE4 gene.