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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 4, 2018·3 min read

A Sense of Disgust in Bonobos?

Researchers report bonobos express disgust when presented with contaminated food. The study reveals their curiosity transforms into caution when food is presented near feces or a bad smell.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·September 5, 2016·7 min read

Pregnant Woman’s Immune Response Could Lead to Brain Disorders in Kids

A new report considers how maternal immune activation can affect neurodevelopment in the developing fetus, and concludes the mother's immune response to infection could alone be sufficient enough to cause life long changes in brain architecture, function and behavior in her offspring.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 9, 2016·3 min read

Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of ALS

A new study reports cumulative pesticide exposure is linked to an increased risk for developing ALS.

Infographic shows immune system memory formation.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·September 29, 2015·2 min read

Building Up Immunity: Sleep Strengthens Long Term Immunological Memories

A new study reports deep sleep may be critical for the immune system to strengthen its 'memories' of previously encountered pathogens.

This is a brain slice showing prion affected tissue.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 9, 2013·2 min read

Recombinant Human Prion Protein Inhibits Prion Propagation

A new study offers a promising discovery for the treatment and prevention of prion disease.