Open Access Research Articles - Neuroscience News

Neuroscience research articles and press releases that cover research published in Open Access journals are listed below. We use Open Access (OA) to mean that the general public has free, open access to research journal articles published online.

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Human Exposure to Aluminum Linked to Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 20, 2020

Researchers found a close association between high aluminum content in brain tissue and amyloid-beta location in post-mortem samples of people with familial Alzheimer's disease. The findings back up previous claims that aluminum exposure may be linked to the development of the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...

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Internet use reduces study skills in university students

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2020

Students who spend a significant amount of their time surfing the web have lower motivation to study and reduced academic performance.... Read More...

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Findings about sea star locomotion could aid in development of simpler, decentralized systems in robotics

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2020

Much of a sea star's locomotion is determined by local sensory-motor response at the tube feet level as opposed to global sensory-motor commands. It appears the nervous system relies on the physics of the interaction between the body and the environment to control movement. The findings will help with the development of new robotic systems that utilize a decentralized component to learn hierarchically.... Read More...

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No clear evidence of increase in adolescent suicide after ’13 Reasons Why’

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2020

Contrary to the initial findings, a reanalysis of data from a 2019 study found no clear relationship between a rise in teenage suicide and the Netflix show "13 Reasons Why".... Read More...

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The eyes can measure hearing

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2020

Eye-tracking and pupil dilation may be a new way to measure a person's hearing ability.... Read More...

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Exercise boosts memory like caffeine

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2020

Short bouts of aerobic exercise can improve working memory as much as caffeine can. Additionally, exercise can help curb the negative effects of caffeine withdrawal, such as fatigue, headaches, and bad moods.... Read More...

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Research shows real risks associated with cannabis exposure during pregnancy

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2020

Regular exposure to low-dose THC during pregnancy led to an 8% reduction of birth weight, and decreased brain and liver growth of more than 20% in rat models.... Read More...

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Researchers identify gene with functional role in aging of eye

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 18, 2020

The gene Elovl2 appears to play a significant role in age-associated functional and anatomical aging in mouse retinas. The finding has direct implications for age-related eye diseases, such as macular degeneration. When the expression of the gene was boosted, age-related visual function improved.... Read More...

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Scientists unexpectedly witness wolf puppies play fetch

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2020

Wolf pups can interpret human social communicative cues, enabling them to play fetch. The findings shed light on the evolutionary behavior of domestic dogs.... Read More...

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New dog, old tricks? Stray dogs can understand human cues

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2020

Stray, untrained dogs respond to gestures given by humans. The findings suggest that dog/human understanding may transcend learning.... Read More...

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New insights into a Parkinson’s disease protein

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2020

Alpha synuclein's non-amyloidal component (NAC) aids the protein's movement through axons. When the NAC region is removed, alpha-synuclein did not move within axons. ... Read More...

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Rich rewards: ADHD medication’s effect on the brain

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2020

Methylphenidate may boost norepinephrine levels in the prefrontal cortex, which in turn regulates dopaminergic neurons firing in the striatum, when a reward is delivered. The study sheds new light on how medications for ADHD affect the reward system in the brain.... Read More...

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Female chimps with powerful moms are less likely to leave home

New research confirms lingering mood benefit of psychedelics

Strongly ‘handed’ squirrels less good at learning

Neuroscience

Female chimps with powerful moms are less likely to leave home

New research confirms lingering mood benefit of psychedelics

Strongly ‘handed’ squirrels less good at learning

Neurology

Human Exposure to Aluminum Linked to Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

How coffee affects the brain, body, and health

New insights into a Parkinson’s disease protein

AI

The way you dance is unique, and computers can tell it’s you

Brain model offers new insights into damage caused by stroke and other injuries

Leveraging AI to give voice to the voiceless

Robotics

Findings about sea star locomotion could aid in development of simpler, decentralized systems in robotics

The first living robots

Decoding hidden brain chatter to advance neuroprostheses

Psychology

Female chimps with powerful moms are less likely to leave home

New research confirms lingering mood benefit of psychedelics

Open Access

Human Exposure to Aluminum Linked to Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Internet use reduces study skills in university students

Findings about sea star locomotion could aid in development of simpler, decentralized systems in robotics

No clear evidence of increase in adolescent suicide after ’13 Reasons Why’

The eyes can measure hearing

Exercise boosts memory like caffeine

Research shows real risks associated with cannabis exposure during pregnancy

Researchers identify gene with functional role in aging of eye

New dog, old tricks? Stray dogs can understand human cues

New insights into a Parkinson’s disease protein

Rich rewards: ADHD medication’s effect on the brain