FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 18, 2017·5 min readHeightened Risk of Birth Defects With Antidepressants Prescribed During PregnancyA new study links antidepressant use during pregnancy with birth defects.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 17, 2017·5 min readTalk Therapy Helps Strengthen Brain ConnectionsStudy reveals cognitive behavioral therapy can strengthen specific connections in the brains of people with psychosis, and the stronger neural network connections are associated with long term reduction in symptoms.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 17, 2017·8 min readMalaria Drug Successfully Treats 26 Year Old Brain Cancer PatientResearchers report an anti malaria drug has helped improve length and quality of life for a 26 year old brain cancer patient.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 17, 2017·4 min readBlocking Neuron Signaling Pathway May Lead to New Treatments For Peripheral NeuropathyResearchers have identified a signaling pathway that promotes sensory neuron grown and prevents peripheral neuropathy when blocked.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 17, 2017·5 min readFirst Cell Culture of Live Adult Human neurons Shows Potential of Brain Cell TypesResearchers successfully grew adult human neurons from tissue donated from surgery patients. The researchers were able to identify at least 5 brain cell types and the potential proteins each cell could make.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 17, 2017·3 min readScientists Find Sensor That Makes Synapses FastSynaptotagmin 2 is the major calcium sensor in GABAergic synapses, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 17, 2017·5 min readGenetic Discovery Provides New Insight Into Cognitive DisordersA new study reports researchers have discovered some of the genes responsible for cognitive ability. They believe the findings could help in the development of treatments for cognitive disorders such as schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 16, 2017·5 min readSteroid in Dogfish Shark Attacks Parkinson’s Toxin: Animal StudyA synthesized steroid similar to that naturally made by the dogfish shark could help to prevent the build up of alpha synuclein.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 16, 2017·4 min readAntibody Therapy Creates New Opportunities For Treating Brain DiseasesResearchers have developed a new antibody design that can increase the uptake of antibodies to the brain by almost a 100 fold.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 16, 2017·6 min readLasting Effects of Ministrokes May Contribute to DementiaStudy helps shed light on the impact of microinfarcts.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 16, 2017·4 min readFrankly, Do We Give a Damn? Study Finds Link Between Profanity and HonestyA new study reports people who use profanities tend to be more honest and are less likely to be associated with deception or lying.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 14, 2017·4 min readOur Senses Can’t Learn Under StressStress may impede perceptual learning and performance, a new study reports.Read More