New insights into what may go awry in brains of Alzheimer’s patients
Amyloid beta may be less harmful than previously thought. However, an age-damaged version of the protein may be more harmful.... Read More...
Open Access
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.
Online brain games can extend in-game ‘cognitive youth’ into old age
Playing online games which are mentally taxing can help older adults to reduce cognitive decline associated with aging. Older adults who played brain training games showed similar brain functionality as younger people who were less practiced at the games.... Read More...
Glioblastoma brain cancer could be diagnosed with simple blood test in future
Novel biomarkers for glioblastoma brain cancer have been identified in bodily fluids. The discovery may lead to a new, simple, non-invasive blood test to detect brain cancer in the future.... Read More...
Need a mental break? Avoid your cellphone
Using a cell phone is more cognitively taxing than previously believed, especially if you are stressed and need a mental break. Using a cell phone to take a break does not allow the brain to recharge as effectively as other types of breaks.... Read More...
Whole body vibration shakes up microbiome, reducing inflammation in diabetes
Whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy may be a way in which inflammation associated with diabetes can be controlled. WBV alters the microbiome, increasing levels of a bacterium that creates short-chain fatty acids, which help the body to better use glucose. ... Read More...
How stress can curb the desire to eat
Paraventricular hypothalamus to ventral lateral septum neurotransmission underlies dynamic feeding associated with emotional state. The network may underly the comorbidity between eating abnormalities experienced while under extreme stress.... Read More...
Political campaigns may influence acceptance of violence against women
Study links acceptance of violent attitudes toward women and more tolerance to 'rape culture' with a person's presidential candidate support in the 2016 election.... Read More...
Non-invasive electrical stimulation alters blood flow in brain tumors
After a single session of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), researchers noted a significant reduction in blood flow to brain tumors. However, there were no alterations in blood flow or activity in the rest of the brain. The technique may be helpful in the treatment of brain cancers such as glioblastoma.... Read More...
How our brain remembers the order of events
A new theory and model helps explain how entorhinal time ramping cells produce hippocampal time cells. The hippocampal cells allow for memory association between places and people to help recall event sequences.... Read More...
Autism can be measured through a non-verbal marker
A visual test may be a new tool in the diagnosis of autism. Individuals on the autism spectrum are slower to dampen neural activity in response to visual stimuli in the brain. Using EEG data collected from the visual region, researchers could predict with 87% accuracy whether or not a person had ASD.... Read More...
Does fidgeting help to burn calories?
While it might be annoying, fidgeting can help a child to maintain a healthy weight. Researchers report children who fidget use up energy amounting to almost 3kg (6.6lb) of body weight per year.... Read More...
New link between endocannabinoids and exercise may help in treatment of depression
Moderate intensity exercise significantly boosts endocannabinoids and improves mood for those with major depressive disorder.... Read More...