FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 21, 2022·6 min readSigns of Alzheimer’s in Blood 17 Years Before Symptoms BeginA newly developed immuno-infrared sensor allowed researchers to discover biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in blood samples 17 years before clinical symptoms appeared. The sensory is able to detect the misfolding of amyloid beta.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 3, 2022·4 min readPrimates and Non-primates Differ in the Architecture of Their NeuronsThe origin of the axon differs between primates and non-primates in the architecture of neurons, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 27, 2022·4 min readNovel Sensors Enable Precise Measurement of DopamineNovel sensors made from modified carbon nanotubes can visualize the release of dopamine from neurons with unprecedented resolution.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 7, 2022·4 min readWhy People Deceive ThemselvesA new theory states self-deception helps people to remain motivated when faced with difficult situations.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 20, 2021·5 min readConsciousness in Humans, Animals and Artificial IntelligenceA new theory suggests consciousness is a state tied to complex cognitive operations, and not a passive basic state that automatically prevails when we are awake.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 15, 2021·4 min readWhy Do We Remember Stressful Experiences Better?Memories of objects from stressful situations rely on similar neural activity to memories of the stressful events themselves.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 17, 2021·3 min readHow Scents Take On MeaningThe olfactory system works in combination with the brain's reward and aversion systems in both learning and memory formation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 16, 2021·3 min readNew Technique Provides Insights Into the Evolution of the BrainH3 acetylation of basal neural precursor cells may have been an important factor in the evolution of the human neocortex.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 18, 2021·4 min readHow People Manipulate Their Own MemoriesPeople influence the construction of past events on three processing levels, and that occurs unconsciously and automatically.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 8, 2021·4 min readPhysical Activity Jolts Brain Into Action in the Event of DepressionExercise has a two-fold effect on those with depression. Physical activity reduces symptoms of depression and increases the brain's ability to change, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 23, 2021·5 min readThoughts Bring Prostheses to LifeUsing virtual reality technology, researchers found the faulty alignment of prosthetics resulted in a measurable loss in performance for users.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 20, 2021·4 min readHow Injured Nerves Stop Themselves From HealingAt the site of injury, nerves release a protein called CXCL12 which attracts growing nerve fibers and keeps them trapped in place. This prevents the nerve fibers from growing in the correct direction to bridge the injury site.Read More
