FeaturedNeuroscience·November 7, 2014·6 min readCircadian Rhythms Shift for Later Sleep, but School Remains Early for TeensA new study proposes later start times for middle and high school student to accommodate changes to teenage circadian rhythm.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 7, 2014·3 min readWhere the Brain Makes Difficult DecisionsResearchers reveal the role the orbitofrontal cortex plays in executive control.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 6, 2014·4 min readScientists Create Parkinson’s Disease in a DishA new study reports researchers have successfully created a human stem cell model of Parkinson's disease in a dish.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2014·4 min readBlocking Mitochondrial Fission Shows Potential as an Effective Treatment for Parkinson’s DiseaseInhibition of the Drp1 mitochondrial fission protein shows potential as a treatment for Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 4, 2014·4 min readResearchers Claim to Have Discovered Genetic Markers for Alcoholism RecoveryResearchers identify genetic markers which could help identify people who may benefit from a specific alcoholism treatment medication.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 3, 2014·3 min readRadiation a Risk Factor for Meningioma Brain Tumors in Young PeopleExposure to radiation appears to increase the risk of developing meningioma brain cancer in people under the age of 30, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 24, 2014·2 min readNavigation for Nerve CellsResearchers report FLRT proteins guide precursors of pyramidal cells during neurodevelopment.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 22, 2014·2 min readGait and Dementia Link ConfirmedA new study reports on a definitive link between gait and early changes in cognitive function in Parkinson's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 20, 2014·4 min readResearchers Untangle the Biological Effects of Blue LightMelanopsin and S-cones battle for control of the pupil under blue light.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 20, 2014·4 min readRapid Agent Restores Pleasure Seeking Ahead of Other Antidepressant ActionTreatment resistant bipolar disorder patients experienced a reversal of a key symptom 40 minutes after a single infusion of ketamine, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 17, 2014·4 min readResearch Could Help Improve Bladder Function Among People with Spinal Cord InjuriesEpidural stimulation enabled rats with spinal cord injuries to better control their bladders, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 17, 2014·3 min readYouTube as Peer Support for People with Severe Mental IllnessYouTube and other social media sites can help people with severe mental illnesses find and provide peer support, researchers report.Read More
