Open Access Archives - 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.

Does Herpes Cause Alzheimer’s?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 19, 2018

A new study looks at the possible causal link between the herpes virus and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report antiviral drugs significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in patients with severe herpes infections.... Read More...

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Sensory Perception is Not A One Way Street

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2018

Researchers decipher the pathways by which the brain alters its own perception of the outside world.... Read More...

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Bee Study Links Genes to Social Behaviors, Including Autism

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2018

Bees are helping researchers to uncover genes responsible for social behaviors, including social deficits associated with ASD. Researchers have identified 200 new gene variations linked to social behaviors, with 21 clustered in or nearby 6 genes implicated in autism.... Read More...

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‘Missing in Action’ Multiple Sclerosis Genes Discovered

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2018

Researchers have identified four new genes that act independently as risk factors for multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Electrical Properties of Dendrites Help Explain the Brain’s Unique Computing Power

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2018

Human dendrites have different electrical properties from those of other species, a new study reveals. Researchers report electrical signals weaken more as they flow along human dendrites, allowing small sections of dendrites to behave independently from the rest of the neuron. ... Read More...

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How Brain Structure Influences Performance on Language Tasks

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2018

A new computational model sheds light on how personal brain structure can influence our cognitive performance on language based tasks.... Read More...

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Virtual Reality May Encourage Empathetic Behavior

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2018

According to a new study, virtual reality may be a useful tool for encouraging empathy and positive attitudes towards marginalized groups.... Read More...

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Engineered Enzyme Eliminates Nicotine Addiction in Preclinical Tests

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2018

Researchers have engineered a new enzyme that breaks down nicotine in the bloodstream before it reaches the brain. The treatment reduces the urge to smoke and reverses signs of nicotine dependence, preventing relapse.... Read More...

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Dads’ Nicotine Use May Cause Cognitive Problems for Children and Grandchildren

Neuroscience NewsOctober 16, 2018

Researchers report a father's exposure to nicotine may have lasting effects on the cognitive development of his offspring. The study reports nicotine exposure may cause epigenetic alterations in key genes within the father's sperm, affecting not only his direct children but also grandchildren.... Read More...

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How Dogs Process Words

Neuroscience NewsOctober 16, 2018

A new neuroimaging study reveals how dogs process words they have been taught to associate with objects. Findings suggest dogs have a rudimentary neural representation of meaning for words they have been taught.... Read More...

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Innuendo Alone Can Fuel Conspiracy Theories

Neuroscience NewsOctober 16, 2018

A new study reports innuendo alone in news coverage may fuel the belief in conspiracy theories. Researchers say news reports that imply correlations are enough to lead people to believe incorrect or false information.... Read More...

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Environmental Factors May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis Onset

Neuroscience NewsOctober 16, 2018

Researchers report environmental conditions may trigger structural changes to myelin sheaths, forcing the onset of multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Does Herpes Cause Alzheimer’s?

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Neurology

Does Herpes Cause Alzheimer’s?

Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

‘Missing in Action’ Multiple Sclerosis Genes Discovered

AI

Detecting Fake News, At Its Source

AI Could Predict Cognitive Decline Leading to Alzheimer’s

Robotics

Researchers 3D Print Prototype for a ‘Bionic Eye’

Improvement if Humanlike Conversations in Humanoid Robots

Psychology

Aerobic Exercise has Antidepressant Treatment Effects

Open Access

Does Herpes Cause Alzheimer’s?

Sensory Perception is Not A One Way Street

‘Missing in Action’ Multiple Sclerosis Genes Discovered

Electrical Properties of Dendrites Help Explain the Brain’s Unique Computing Power

How Brain Structure Influences Performance on Language Tasks

Engineered Enzyme Eliminates Nicotine Addiction in Preclinical Tests

Dads’ Nicotine Use May Cause Cognitive Problems for Children and Grandchildren

How Dogs Process Words

Environmental Factors May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis Onset