FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 31, 2022·4 min readThe Relationship Between Psychedelics and ConsciousnessWhen beliefs change following psychedelic use in relation to mystical experiences, attributions of consciousness tend to increase.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 29, 2022·5 min readCaffeine Could Be a Valid Option for Treating Some ADHD SymptomsResearchers report the prescribed consumption of caffeine can increase attention and retention capacity in adolescence and adults with ADHD.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 28, 2022·4 min readWhere You Live Is a Factor in Your Dementia RiskOlder adults who live in more affluent areas have better memories and a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than those who live in less affluent areas.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 28, 2022·4 min readNew Computational Model Proposed for Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new computational model uses the entire function of the brain rather than specific networks or areas to explain the relationship between mental processing and brain anatomy. The model aims to discover how the brain works and breaks down as a result of aging and dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 28, 2022·5 min readInflammation Is Not Always Linked to DepressionIn older adults, depression occurs independently of inflammation, a new study reports. However, the depression-inflammation link is a result of greater incidences of inflammatory disorders, like arthritis, which become more common as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 27, 2022·5 min readScientists Hunt for Neurons Responsible for Alcohol WithdrawalResearchers reveal the role corticotropin-releasing factor produced by neurons plays in alcohol withdrawal symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 25, 2022·4 min readHow Fingers Could Point To a Link Between Low Testosterone and COVID HospitalizationsLow testosterone and high estrogen in men are linked to an increased risk of severe COVID-19 infection. Researchers report smaller ring finger length in men, a sign of lower testosterone, was a predictor of severe COVID infection and an increased risk of hospitalization after contracting the virus.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 25, 2022·4 min readArtificial Intelligence and Robotics Uncover Hidden Signatures of Parkinson’s DiseaseCombining AI and robotics technology, researchers have identified new cellular characteristics of Parkinson's disease in skin cell samples from patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·March 25, 2022·5 min readAttention to Objects in Peripheral Vision Is Not Driven by Tiny Eye MovementsWhile microsaccades appear to boost or diminish the strength of brain signals associated with attention, eye movements are not drivers for these brain signals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 25, 2022·6 min readNeurons That Encode the Outcomes of ActionsStriosomes, a collection of neurons in the brain's striatum, help with decision-making that requires the evaluation of risks and benefits.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 24, 2022·4 min readBrand-New Brain Pathway to Fear DiscoveredThe sensory cortex, not the amygdala, is responsible for storing fear memories from past experiences, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 24, 2022·3 min readDistant Regions of the Human Brain Are Wired Together by Surprisingly Few ConnectionsStudy reveals axon density is lower than previously believed between distant regions of the brain.Read More
