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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.

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·August 25, 2015·3 min read

Potential Link Between Throat Microbiomes and Schizophrenia

Researchers discover an association between microbes, such as lactic-acid bacteria and schizophrenia.

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·August 24, 2015·5 min read

Study Shows ‘Smart Drug’ Modafinil Does Enhance Cognition

A new study reports modafilnil, a drug developed to treat narcolepsy and often touted as a 'smart drug', actually does provide cognitive benefits, at least for a particular subset of skills.

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·August 24, 2015·3 min read

Physical Activity Improves Mental Flexibility in Older Adults

Older people who engage in regular physical activity have more intact white matter and have more variable brain activity than their less active peers, a new study reports.

This diagram shows how a diseased and healthy NMDA receptor work.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Proteins Produced by Activated Neurons Could Protect Against Neurodegeneration

Researchers have discovered a key molecule that helps protect the brain against some neurodegenerative diseases.

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·August 21, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Identify Nine Modifiable Risk Factors for Most Cases of Alzheimer’s Worldwide

A new study reports there are nine potentially modifiable risk factors that may contribute to a significant number of Alzheimer's disease cases worldwide.

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·August 20, 2015·3 min read

Brain Waves Behind Indecisiveness

Researchers reveal how different areas of the brain communicate with one another when it comes time to make a decision.

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·August 20, 2015·6 min read

Higher Risk of Stroke in People Who Work Long Hours

A new study reports people who work 55 hours or more per week have a 33 percent greater risk of stroke.

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·August 19, 2015·3 min read

Could the Immune System Hold the Key for New Alzheimer’s Treatments?

Researchers explore the interplay between the brain and immune system to find new potential targets for treating Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·August 19, 2015·4 min read

Influencing Mood: Happiness Spreads But Depression Doesn’t

A new study reports that having friends who suffer from depressions doesn't affect the mental health of others.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·August 18, 2015·4 min read

Brain Imaging Study Finds Unequal Healthcare Funding Provokes Moral Disgust

A new study reports brain areas associated with moral and social disgust are triggered in people when they believe healthcare funding is split unequally.