AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 9, 2025·6 min readMicromovements Reveal Hidden Emotional Cues in AutismNew research reveals that individuals with autism express emotions using the same facial muscles as neurotypical individuals, but at intensities too subtle for the human eye to detect. Using a novel method called micromovement spikes, researchers captured these faint expressions in five-second videos, uncovering emotion where others see none.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 23, 2024·5 min readPenicillin Use Linked to Lower Parkinson’s RiskA new study found that people who took multiple courses of penicillin antibiotics had a 15% lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Researchers analyzed medical records of over 93,000 individuals and discovered a connection between gut health and the disease, suggesting that altering the gut microbiome may influence Parkinson’s risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 25, 2023·4 min readMental Health and Cannabis Use in Pregnant WomenA recent study reveals a potential vulnerability of pregnant and postpartum women with mental health disorders towards self-medicating with cannabis. Prior research had been vague, generalizing mental health issues without delving into specific disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 12, 2022·4 min readSymptoms of Insomnia May Reduce Likelihood of Alcohol-Induced BlackoutPeople who indulge in heavy alcohol consumption and who suffer from insomnia may be less likely to suffer from alcohol-induced blackouts, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 2, 2022·4 min readFor Dreamers, Optimism RulesWhile popular culture encourages us all to "dream big", researchers say it is important to ground those dreams with a dose of reality.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 27, 2022·3 min readHigher Protein Intake While Dieting Leads to Healthier EatingIncorporating a high-protein eating plan while dieting leads to healthier overall eating choices and helps reduce the loss of lean body mass. Reduced loss of lean body fat is associated with weight loss.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 11, 2022·4 min readKey Protein Identified for Brain Stem Cell LongevityINSR, a protein essential for insulin activity, plays a critical role in stem cell longevity. Additionally, inactivating INSR in glioblastoma brain cancer stem cells inhibits the growth of primitive tumor forming cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 12, 2022·4 min readBrain Cell Insight Could Lead to New Treatments for Neurological-Based DiseasesStudy reports oligodendrocytes in the brain are distinct from oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system due to their metabolic processes. The findings may shed new light on neurological and autoimmune dysfunction in multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 7, 2022·4 min readHarnessing AI and Robotics to Treat Spinal Cord InjuriesResearchers have successfully stabilized an enzyme that is able to degrade scar tissue as a result of spinal cord injury with the help of AI and robotics.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 23, 2021·4 min readStudy Find Links to Genetic Disorders in Walking PatternsResearchers have linked Fragile X and SHANK3 deletion syndrome, two disorders associated with autism, to specific microscopic walking patterns.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 9, 2020·3 min readMissing protein in brain causes behaviors mirroring autismp75NTR, a protein implicated in normal brain development and Alzheimer's disease, may play a role in the development of autism. Mice bred without the protein exhibited learning deficits similar to those associated with ASD.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·January 9, 2020·3 min readOne-fourth of children with autism are undiagnosedA quarter of children under the age of eight on the autism spectrum are not being diagnosed, a new study reports. Those most affected are minority children.Read More
