FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 21, 2020Brain’s ‘updating mechanisms’ may create false memoriesNew evidence suggests the brain can update poorly formed memories with incorrect information, leading to the creation of false memories. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 21, 2020ALS biomarker found in children’s teethResearchers have identified a new, early biomarker for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on the teeth of children. Patients who were diagnosed with ALS in adulthood showed signs of dysregulation uptake of a mixture of essential elements, including zinc, copper, lead, and tin, on their teeth. The study is the first to show clear signatures at birth and within the first decade of life for ALS. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 4, 2018Periodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick Start Alzheimer’sA new mouse study reveals long term exposure to bacteria associated with periodontal disease causes neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, leading to similar effects of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report periodontal disease may be an initiator of Alzheimer's. Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 1, 2017Baby Teeth Link Autism and Heavy MetalsAccording to researchers, the baby teeth of children with autism contain higher concentrations of toxic lead, and less manganese and zinc that children who are not on the spectrum. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 3, 2017Evolution of Brain and Tooth Size Were Not Linked in HumansA new study challenges the belief that human tooth size decreased and brain size grew at similar rates through our evolution. Read More
