FeaturedNeuroscience·July 31, 2023·5 min readBrain’s Memory Lane Outpaces Real-Time Experiences in Neural DanceResearchers have made a novel discovery regarding rhythmic brain signals known as theta oscillations. These neural dances, primarily observed in the hippocampus, were previously thought to be driven mostly by external events.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 6, 2023·5 min readCreative Minds at Ease: Making the Most of Idle Time for InnovationCreative people effectively utilize downtime by exploring their thoughts. The research demonstrated that creative individuals were less prone to boredom when left alone, as they allowed one idea to naturally segue to another.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 13, 2023·6 min readHow Your Mood Affects the Way You Process LanguageThose in negative moods may be better able to spot inconsistencies in the things they read. The findings shed light on how mood affects language processing.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 21, 2022·6 min readStudy Traces Shared and Unique Cellular Hallmarks Found in 6 Neurodegenerative DiseasesMultiple neurodegenerative disorders harbor similar fundamental dysfunctional cellular processes.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 27, 2022·6 min read525-Million-Year-Old Fossil Defies Textbook Explanation for Brain EvolutionThe fossil of a 525-million-year-old tiny sea creature with a preserved nervous system may solve a century-long debate about how the brains of arthropods evolved.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 18, 2022·4 min readA Connection Between Diabetes Medications and Multiple SclerosisPeople over the age of 45 who use anti-hyperglycemic medications to control their Type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis. However, those who are under 45 and take anti-hyperglycemic medications are at reduced risk of MS.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 2, 2022·4 min readMorning Blue Light Treatment Improves Sleep in Patients With PTSDDaily morning blue-lightwave light exposure improved sleep and reduced the severity of symptoms for those suffering from PTSD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·July 7, 2022·4 min readNew Research Could Explain Unknown Causes of EpilepsyA protein called Tmep appears to control neuron excitability by altering the behavior of an ion channel, impacting the likelihood of whether that neuron will fire.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·February 10, 2022·4 min readBrain Region Associated With Feeling Full After Eating IdentifiedResearchers have identified a brain region and neural circuitry that mediates satiation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 19, 2022·5 min readCholesterol Buildup in Brain Presents New Target to Reduce Dementia Risk From StrokeCyclodextrin, an FDA-approved drug, reduced cholesterol accumulation from broken down brain cells and inflammation in animal models. The findings point to a potential new therapy to reduce dementia following a stroke.Read More