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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 24, 2020

Changing how we think about warm perception

Mouse study reveals cooling receptors in the skin are critical for the perception of warmth. The findings challenge long-standing beliefs about non-painful temperature perception. Read More

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·July 26, 2019

Skin nerves anticipate and fight infection: New type of immunity discovered

Mouse study reveals pain-sensing neurons also help fight skin infections and help prevent its spread. The findings suggest a new type of immunity. Read More

Featured Genetics

·September 12, 2018

Your Genes Determine How Your Heart Rate Responds to Exercise

A new study reports your genes may determine how your heart rate and blood pressure respond to exercise. Read More

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·August 6, 2018

Molecular Switch Triggers Itch

Researchers have discovered two distinct pathways through which a single molecule can cause both painful and itchy skin. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 29, 2018

Link Between Exercise and Appetite Loss Explained

Researchers report on the role the arcuate nucleus plays in metabolic regulation and appetite suppression following exercise. Read More

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·October 11, 2017

Fever in Early Pregnancy Linked to Birth Defects

Fever suffered during the first trimester of pregnancy can lead to facial deformities and heart defects in the fetus, a new study reveals. Read More

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·August 16, 2017

Scientists Use Magnetic Fields to Remotely Stimulate Brain and Control Body Movements

Researchers have developed a new, minimally invasive brain stimulation technique that can induce a range of bodily movements. The technique, magneto-thermal stimulation, can be used to target highly specific brain regions and could help researchers to advance brain mapping studies. Read More