FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 21, 2022·4 min readWho Do You Think You Are? What Does Your Avatar Say About You?Avatars are not only a form of creative expression, they also allow for conformity and escapism. Our digital representations affect how we interact with others and can determine whether we fit in with social groups or are excluded.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 9, 2019·4 min readNew research raises important questions on how mental illness is currently diagnosedResearchers argue the existing categorical framework for mental illnesses needs to be revised, citing a substantial overlap between disorders, with most patients meeting the criteria for multiple disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 5, 2021·5 min readObesity Linked to Reduced Blood Flow to the BrainObesity has been linked to severely restricted blood flow in the brain. Reduced blood flow in the brain, or cerebral hypoperfusion, can be an early indicator of vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 15, 2019·4 min readResearchers Describe First Model of Mitochondrial EpilepsyResearchers have developed a new model of mitochondrial epilepsy which captures specific features observed in patients. The new model may help provide better therapies and treatments for the condition.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·February 24, 2020·4 min read‘Resetting’ immune cells improves traumatic brain injury recoveryBy inhibiting a particular receptor microglia use to survive, researchers reduced neuroinflammation and prompted recovery following traumatic brain injury in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 13, 2022·3 min readNew Theory Proposes Forgetting Is Actually a Form of LearningResearchers propose forgetting memories or things we have learned may be a functional feature in the brain and actually an additional form of learning.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 24, 2018·4 min readBrainwave Link Between Disparate DisordersResearchers report abnormalities in brainwave activity could be a common link between depression, Parkinson's disease, tinnitus and neuropathic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·February 23, 2021·5 min readFear of Memory Loss Impacts Well-Being and Quality of LifeOlder adults with higher fear of memory loss and dementia report a significant decrease in their quality of life and reported more failures in memory.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 28, 2018·3 min readPeople Undergoing Voluntary and Involuntary ECT Treatment Have Similar OutcomesResearchers report both those who received voluntary and involuntary electroconvulsive therapy reported their symptoms were much improved following treatment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 12, 2023·3 min readPredisposition to Accidental Awareness Under Anesthesia IdentifiedAs many as one in four patients who receive anesthesia may suffer accidental awareness during their procedure. Researchers have identified specific brain structures that may predict whether a person will experience accidental awareness under anesthesia. The findings will help identify patients who require higher than average doses of anesthesia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 1, 2018·4 min readMeasure of Belly Fat in Older Adults Linked to Cognitive ImpairmentResearchers report your body fat could be a predictor of cognitive decline. The study reveals older people with higher waist to hip ratios had reduced cognitive function.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 22, 2018·5 min readBrain Signal that Indicates Whether Speech Has Been Understood DiscoveredUsing EEG technology, researchers have discovered a specific brain signal that helps us to understand what we hear in conversation.Read More