How the Brain Plays a Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Peripheral inflammation is associated with brain connectivity and structure in those with rheumatoid arthritis, a new study reports.... 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.
How the Brain’s “Reward Circuit” Plays a Key Role in Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
A new meta-analysis of neuroimaging data reveals people with ASD process social and nonsocial rewards differently than those without an autism diagnosis.... Read More...
Helicopter Parenting May Negatively Affect Emotional Well-Being and Behavior of Children
Researchers report children whose parents are over-controlling, or Helicopter Parents, had poorer emotional and behavioral regulation by the age of 5.... Read More...
Silence is Golden When it Comes to How Our Brains Work
Researchers say the relative silence between firing spikes of neurons help the brain to encrypt information.... Read More...
Gut Microbes May Contribute to Depression and Anxiety in Obesity
Researchers report a link between gut bacteria and psychological distress associated with obesity. Switching mice to high fat diets, researchers reported the animals experienced more depressive and anxiety symptoms. These were improved when antibiotics that alter the gut bacteria were administered.... Read More...
How Intensive Instruction Changes Brain Circuitry in Struggling Readers
Eight weeks of specialized tutoring helps strengthen white matter connections in those with dyslexia, helping to improve reading performance, researchers say.... Read More...
Social Rejection Can Lead to Violence But, Mindfulness May Be the Solution
A new study reveals mindfulness can act as a buffer against the pain and distress of social rejection.... Read More...
Same Characteristics Can Be Acquired Differently When It Comes to Neurons
Researchers report distant molecular mechanisms can generate the same features in different neurons. The findings shed new light on how brain cells develop.... Read More...
Foods Combining Carbs and Fats More Rewarding That Just Carbs or Fats Alone
A new study reports foods that contain both carbs and fats evoke greater response in the brain's reward center than foods that contain either just carbs or fats.... Read More...
Brain Matures Faster Due to Childhood Stress
Childhood stress accelerates maturation of the prefrontal cortex, amygdala and hippocampus, a new study reveals.... Read More...
Binge Drinkers’ Brains Respond Differently to Risky Child’s Play
Researchers report those who are more prone to take risks while playing a simple children's game may be more prone to risky behaviors, like binge drinking.... Read More...
Risk of Burnout Can Be Estimated by Analyzing Saliva Samples
Researchers report a simple saliva test that measures cortisol levels at specific times of the day, can identify those at risk of stress and depression.... Read More...