FeaturedNeuroscience·September 25, 2023·4 min readBrain Signals Decipher Memory VariationsResearchers have unraveled brain signals linked to variations in memory performance. In the largest functional imaging study on memory involving 1,500 participants, they noted differences in brain activity during the memorization of 72 images.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·May 14, 2023·3 min readLinking Oxytocin and Vasopressin: A Novel Pathway for Autism TherapyResearchers discovered an oxytocin deficiency in patients with a rare vasopressin deficiency, a pituitary gland disease. This deficiency could potentially explain symptoms such as anxiety and social interaction difficulties that persist despite treatment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 3, 2023·4 min readNeuroimaging Supports Probiotic Add-on Intervention That Improves Patients’ Depressive SymptomsProbiotic supplementation is suggested to prevent neuronal degeneration along the uncinate fasciculus and alter fronto-limbic rsFC, effects that are partly related to the improvement of depressive symptoms. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 9, 2023·5 min readNew Biomarker for Disease Progression in Multiple SclerosisThe blood level of the glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) cellular component increases when astrocytes are damaged or activated. Elevated levels of GFAP in the blood can indicate both the current and future progression of multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 12, 2023·4 min readPlacebo Reduces Feelings of GuiltPlacebos can help reduce feelings of guilt, even when the placebo is given openly, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 1, 2022·4 min readMultiple Sclerosis Therapy Found to Also Improve Gut FloraMultiple sclerosis patients treated with dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) showed a reduced proportion of pro-inflammatory types of gut bacteria and an increased growth of "good" bacteria after three months of treatment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 6, 2022·3 min readA New Function of the CerebellumThe cerebellum plays a key role in the storage of both positive and negative memories of emotional events.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 20, 2022·4 min readHome Ownership Leads to Less Happiness Than ExpectedOwning your own home may initially increase happiness, but the joy may not last for long or to the extent imagined, especially if you are status-orientated.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 30, 2022·4 min readThe Mere Sight of a Meal Triggers an Inflammatory Response in the BrainThe simple sight and smell of a meal prior to consumption triggers insulin release. This insulin release depends on a short-term inflammatory response. In those who are overweight, this inflammatory response is so excessive it can impair insulin secretion.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 9, 2022·5 min readGood Bacteria to Tackle DepressionProbiotics can support the effects of antidepressants to help relieve symptoms of depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 26, 2021·5 min readAugmented Reality Helps Tackle Fear of SpidersA newly developed augmented reality smartphone app may help reduce the fear of spiders for arachnophobes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 6, 2021·4 min readExercise Aids the Cognitive Development of Children Born PretermUsing exercise programs that help boost motor skills can help reduce problems with impulse control and aid cognitive development in children born preterm.Read More
