FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 31, 2016·2 min readAcupuncture Lowers Hypertension by Activating Natural OpioidsResearchers successfully used electroacupuncture to increase the gene expression of enkephalins and reduce blood pressure for three days.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 8, 2017·4 min readHorror Movie Scenes Help Researchers Identify Key Brain Circuits for Fear ProcessingThe hippocampus and amygdala directly exchange signals in order to recognize emotional stimuli and encode them into memories, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 25, 2017·4 min readSkin Stem Cells Used to Generate New Brain CellsResearchers generate microglia from stem cells derived from the skin. They believe their findings could help advance the understanding of the role microglia plays in Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 16, 2017·3 min readPossible Roots of Schizophrenia UncoveredResearchers report increased levels of methionine during pregnancy can alter the expression of genes linked to schizophrenia in offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 24, 2017·3 min readImportant Aspect of the Brain’s Navigational System IdentifiedResearchers have identified a neurobiological basis for the processing and reactivation of spatial information in rodents.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 16, 2018·2 min readResearchers Crack Code to Restoring Memory Creation in Older or Damaged BrainsResearchers have made a significant breakthrough in restoring the ability to form lasting memories in older or damaged brains.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 25, 2018·4 min readEven Mild Physical Activity Immediately Improves Memory FunctionA new study reports participating in light physical activity, such as yoga or tai chi, can help to increase connectivity between brain areas responsible for memory formation and storage.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 18, 2018·4 min readHow Rare Gene Mutation Affects Brain Development and MemoryResearchers have identified a rare genetic mutation that alters brain development in mice. The mutation appears to cause impairment in memory and disrupts neurotransmission. The study reports memory problems may be improved by transplanting progenitor cells capable of generating inhibitory interneurons into the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2019·3 min readHow Fasting Can Improve Overall HealthResearchers report fasting affects the circadian rhythm of the liver and skeletal muscles, allowing them to rewire their metabolism. The study suggests fasting can help improve health and protect against aging related diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 15, 2019·3 min readNew Way By Which the Brain Marks Time IdentifiedA new neuroimaging study helped researchers capture the processes by which the brain stores information related to when events happen. The findings could help further the understanding of age related dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2019·3 min readWhen It Comes to Brain Connectivity, Cell Location Matters MostA new study reports brain connectivity appears to be dictated by the spatial architecture of neurons, rather than the cell type-specific cues.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·April 9, 2019·4 min readNeural patterns key to understanding disorders such as PTSD discoveredImbalanced communication between the hippocampus and amygdala may lead to the inability to distinguish between negative memories that have overlapping features. The findings could provide new treatment options for those with PTSD.Read More
