FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2020·4 min readNeuronal and neurotransmitter systems dynamic coupling explains the effects of psilocybinComputational simulations reveal the integration of both neuronal and neurotransmitter systems at a whole-brain level is vital to fully understand the effects of psilocybin on brain activity.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·March 2, 2016·5 min readTracking Progress of Alzheimer’s Proteins in Aging BrainsPET scans can track the progressive stages of Alzheimer’s disease in cognitively normal adults, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 14, 2013·3 min readBrain-Imaging Study Links Cannabinoid Receptors to Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderResearchers discover a connection between the quantity of CB1 cannabinoid receptors in the brain and PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 11, 2019·5 min readEducation and intelligence may protect cognition’ but don’t prevent Alzheimer’s diseaseIntelligence, education and participating in cognitively challenging tasks may stave off the effects of dementia for longer, but can not protect against the inevitable Alzheimer's pathology in those at risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 6, 2018·4 min readNew Blood Test Useful to Detect Those at Risk of Developing Alzheimer’sResearchers have developed a new blood test capable of detecting biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease long before the first symptoms appear.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 25, 2017·8 min readDeep Brain Stimulation for Patients With Chronic Anorexia is Safe and May Improve SymptomsA small study suggests deep brain stimulation may be beneficial for improving mood and reducing anxiety while helping to increase weight in those with anorexia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 17, 2014·3 min readWhy Does the Brain Remember Dreams?Researchers discover more activity in the temporoparietal junction in people who are able to frequently recall their dreams.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 28, 2020·4 min readAlzheimer’s Protein in Blood Indicates Early Brain ChangesBlood samples taken from people enrolled in an Alzheimer's research study revealed higher levels of phosphorylated tau 217 that correlated with the presence of amyloid plaques. People with amyloid in their brains had up to three times more of the tau protein in their blood than those who had no evidence of amyloid accumulation. The higher levels of the protein were evident even in people with no signs of cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 27, 2015·5 min readResistance to Insulin Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports people with insulin resistance, a feature common in type 2 diabetes, can increase the risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 7, 2016·3 min readAlzheimer’s Plaques Attack Language Center of the BrainResearchers discover amyloid accumulation is greater on the left side of the brain with many individuals living with PPA.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 6, 2015·3 min readRemapping the Damaged BrainResearchers discover motor functions are remapped through rehabilitative training following brain injury.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 23, 2017·3 min readRecreational Cocaine: Brain Area Associated With Addiction Activated Earlier Than ThoughtAccording to researchers, people who consider themselves to be recreational cocaine users may be closer to addiction than they think.Read More
