FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 22, 2018·6 min readNew Neuron-Like Cells Allow Investigation into Synthesis of Vital Cellular ComponentsPenn State researchers have developed a method to create synthetic neurons in order to study an enzyme involved in the synthesis of purines.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 13, 2017·5 min readFather’s Rejection May Increase Child’s Social Anxiety and LonelinessRejection from fathers may lead to an increased risk of social anxiety and loneliness in children and teens, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 10, 2017·3 min readNicotine Withdrawal Affects the Brain’s Cognitive SystemPenn State researchers report nicotine withdrawal may blunt working memory and cognitive processing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2017·5 min readTeens Get More Sleep When School Starts LaterA slightly later start time for school could mean teens are able to get the amount of sleep their bodies need, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 4, 2017·3 min readRemoving Digital Devices From Bedroom Improves Sleep For Kids and TeensA new study recommends different strategies, including removing digital devices before bedtime and embarking on calming activities to encourage healthy sleep in children and teens.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 25, 2017·4 min readGene Associated With Schizophrenia Risk Regulates Early Brain DevelopmentZNF804A, a gene that contributes to schizophrenia also affects brain function and structure during early stages of fetal development, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 4, 2017·4 min readMore Sensitive Sensor for Evaluating Drug SafetyResearchers have developed a new method for evaluating drug safety. The test is able to detect stress on cells at an earlier stage than current methods that rely on detecting cell death.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 3, 2017·4 min readChildren’s Temperaments Help Predict Dinnertime StrugglesResearchers say toddlers who are wary of new toys also tend to be less accepting of new foods. They suggest early food attitudes may stem from a child's personality and temperament.Read More
AutismFeatured·June 23, 2017·7 min readIncreased Risk for Autism When Genetic Variation and Air Pollution MeetPeople with elevated exposure to ozone and high levels of a genetic variation are at an increased risk of developing autism, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 11, 2017·8 min readEvolutionary Algorithm Helps Replicate Brain’s Circuitry to Direct a Realistic Prosthetic ArmResearchers believe the adolescent brain may be more sensitive to the effects of alcohol as it is still developing and less robust than adults' brains.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 11, 2017·2 min readHow Harmful is Alcohol For the Adolescent Brain?Researchers believe the adolescent brain may be more sensitive to the effects of alcohol as it is still developing and less robust than adults' brains.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·May 10, 2017·5 min readMultiple Sclerosis and Stroke Patients Walk Significantly Better With Neural StimulationResearchers improve the ability to walk in patients with multiple sclerosis and stroke survivors with the help of functional electrical stimulation.Read More
