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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.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 2, 2016·4 min read

Could Brainwaves Be the Next Health Vital Sign?

Researchers are developing a more accessible means to monitor brain health.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 1, 2016·3 min read

A Useful Biological Role For A Deadly Toxin

Acrolein, a toxic substance produced during oxidative stress, may play a role in preventing the process of fibrillation.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Videos Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 1, 2016·5 min read

A Genetic Cause of Multiple Sclerosis Discovered

A new study claims researchers have proven multiple sclerosis can be caused by a single genetic mutation.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 31, 2016·4 min read

Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier Linked to Alzheimer’s

Increased blood brain barrier permeability may be a key mechanism in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 29, 2016·3 min read

In Genetic Decision Making, Proteins Learn to Listen to Each Other

Researchers have a new perspective on how certain proteins are evolving.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 29, 2016·4 min read

Guarding the Gatekeepers: New Player in Calcium Signalling Pathways Discovered

Researchers have identified a protein, called septin 7, that functions as a molecular break to Orai activation.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·May 29, 2016·4 min read

Early Life Stress Linked to Digestive Problems and Anxiety in Rats

A new study investigates how digestive problems and anxiety may be linked.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·May 28, 2016·6 min read

New Discovery From the Molecular Machinery for Depression and Addiction

New discovery could provide new opportunities for the treatment of depression and addiction.

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·May 27, 2016·7 min read

X-Rays Finding the Blueprint of Why Fat is Yummy

X-ray science is looking for the answers as to why chocolate, cheese and other fatty foods taste so good; and how these tastes can be mimicked by healthier alternatives.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 27, 2016·5 min read

The Brain Needs Cleaning to Stay Healthy

Researchers have identified a mechanism that keeps the brain clean during neurodegenerative diseases.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·May 25, 2016·5 min read

What Can Pavlov’s Dogs Tell Us About Drinking?

Specific visual cues, such as seeing a liquor store, may prompt those with alcohol addiction to drink, a new study reports.

Electrophysiology Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·May 25, 2016·5 min read

Developmental Changes in Teen Brain Facilitate Recovery from Traumatic Memories: Mouse Study

The prefrontal cortex goes goes through a rearrangement during adolescence, where it forms a significant number of new connections to the hippocampus, a new study reports.