FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 10, 2022·4 min readUncovering One of the Driving Forces of Alzheimer’s DiseaseStudy reveals how the Alzheimer's associated Tau protein changes from normal to a diseased state.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 10, 2022·4 min readStress Affects Fetus’ Ability to Absorb IronChronic stress experienced by a woman in the later stages of pregnancy can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by up to 15%. Researchers say the effects of iron deficiency are more noticeable in male fetuses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 8, 2022·3 min readOnline Art Viewing Can Improve Well-BeingVisiting online galleries not only allows for a greater opportunity for art to be seen by the public, it also helps improve mood, reduces anxiety, and provides a greater sense of well-being.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 6, 2022·3 min readHunger Really Can Make Us Feel ‘Hangry’Lab-based studies revealed hunger was associated with increased irritability and stronger feelings of anger, along with a decrease in feelings of pleasure.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 5, 2022·4 min readCan an Electric Zap Trick Our Brains Into Reducing Our Salt Intake?Researchers have developed a chop stick-like device that uses a weak electrical current to stimulate the tongue and enhance the taste of salt. The device could help to reduce dietary sodium intake by up to 30%.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 5, 2022·4 min readBrain’s Response to Understanding Stories Changes as We Grow UpBrain responses to a complex story, such as a movie plot, are consistent in children of all ages but the responses change as a child transitions into an adult.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 1, 2022·3 min readStrong Link Found Between Emotional Childhood Abuse and Schizophrenia-Like Experiences in AdulthoodStudy reveals a strong association between emotional abuse experienced during childhood and an increased risk of developing schizophrenia-like symptoms in adulthood.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 1, 2022·4 min readSerotonin and Dopamine Modulate Aging in Response to Food Odor and AvailabilityMedications that block serotonin and dopamine enable the life extension effect of the FMO protein in C. elegans, even in the presence of the smell of food.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 30, 2022·4 min readYoungest Children Within Their School Year Are More Likely to Be Treated for ADHDStudy reports the youngest children in a class are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, suggesting immaturity in a peer group may influence diagnosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 29, 2022·5 min readHow Do We Explore Our Knowledge to Be Creative?Researchers say creativity is linked to two different semantic memory processes.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 28, 2022·4 min readHuman Urine-Derived Stem Cells Have Robust Regenerative PotentialStem cells in human urine have the potential to regenerate tissue.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 28, 2022·6 min readHow the Pandemic and Social Distancing Have Changed Our Perception of TimeA new study reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the perception of time for many people. Researchers say people felt time passed more slowly during COVID lockdowns. This "time expansion" was associated with increased feelings of loneliness and a lack of positive experience during the early parts of the COVID pandemic.Read More
