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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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·October 3, 2013·3 min read

Stem Cells Help Repair Traumatic Brain Injury by Building a “Biobridge”

Transplanted stem cells help build a 'biobridge' which links uninjured brain regions to those damaged as a result of TBI, a new study shows.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 3, 2013·2 min read

Cell Auto Cleaning Mechanism Mediates the Formation of Plaques in Alzheimer’s

Using transgenic mice, researchers find a lack of autophagy in neurons prevents the secretion of amyloid beta and the formation of β-amyloid plaques in the brain.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 3, 2013·5 min read

Power of Precision Medicine Shown in Successful Treatment of Patient with Disabling OCD

A new study provides a glimpse into the current limitations and powerful implications of precision medicine.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 1, 2013·3 min read

Zinc Discovery May Shed Light on Neurodegenerative Diseases

A shortage of zinc may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 27, 2013·2 min read

Brain Processes ‘Big’ Words Faster Than ‘Small’ Words

Words which refer to 'big', abstract things are processed more quickly by the brain than 'smaller' words, a new study suggests.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 25, 2013·2 min read

Study Finds Link Between Commonly Prescribed Statin and Memory Impairment

Researchers have found a link between a commonly prescribed statin drug and cognitive impairment, according to a new study.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 25, 2013·3 min read

Getting an Expected Award is Music to the Brain’s Ears

A new study adds to the mounting evidence that the auditory cortex does more than just process sound.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 25, 2013·2 min read

New Mechanism for Protein Misfolding Could Link to ALS

Researchers find the amino acid, BMAA, can be inserted into neuroproteins. This causes them to misfold and aggregate. BMAA has been detected in the brains of those with ALS.