ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 29, 2015·4 min readChanging Their Tune: How Purkinje Cells Alter Their SignalsResearchers report neurons in the cerebellum send out their electrical signals either as a constant hum or in sudden bursts, depending on the voltage that crosses their cell membranes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 29, 2015·5 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Progression Influenced by Disruption of Blood-Brain BarrierA new study reports amyloid beta induces a strong inflammatory response, destroying the blood-CSF barrier.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 28, 2015·3 min readHormone Adiponectin Could Break Cycle of ObesityAccording to a new study, the hormone Adiponectin can reverse the negative effects of obesity on offspring when infused into the placenta of obese, pregnant mice.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2015·3 min readA Genetic Basis for Kin Recognition in MiceAccording to a new study major urinary protein, or MUP, could provide a genetic kinship marker to avoid inbreeding with close relatives in mice.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 24, 2015·3 min readMalaria During Pregnancy Causes Cognitive Defects in OffspringAccording to researchers, young mice exposed to malaria while in the uterus had memory impairments and expressed depressive behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 24, 2015·3 min readHow Hunger Controlling Neurons Regulate Bone MassAccording to a new study, AgRP neurons not only control huger, they also regulate bone mass.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 23, 2015·5 min readAbility to Walk Restored for Man Paralyzed for Five YearsResearchers use direct brain control to allow a man paralyzed for five years to walk again.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 23, 2015·3 min readExergaming Improves Mental and Physical Fitness in Children with AutismA new study reports that games used for exercising, such as Makoto arena, can help improve both the physical and mental health of children with autism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 23, 2015·7 min readRemotely Linking Two Brains for a Game of 20 QuestionsResearchers use direct brain to brain communication to enable two people to play a game of 20 questions by transmitting signals from one brain to another via the internet.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 23, 2015·5 min readRobotic Toddler Helps Researchers Confirm Babies Time Their Smiles to Make Mom Smile in ReturnUsing a toddler like robot, researchers confirm that babies use sophisticated timing when they smile to make the person they are interacting with smile in return.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 22, 2015·4 min readA New Way to Target Neurons Affected by Parkinson’s DiseaseA new, non-invasive technique appears to be able to improve Parkinson's disease symptoms in rats, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 22, 2015·4 min readSERT Gene Magnifies Psychological Impact of Life EventsA new study reports people with a specific type of gene are more deeply affected by their life experiences. The findings challenge traditional thinking about depression.Read More
