FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 30, 2019·4 min read‘Ecstasy’ shows promise for post-traumatic stress treatmentMDMA shows promise for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Combining the use of Ecstasy with psychotherapy treatments resulted in a reduction of PTSD symptoms after just one session. 54% of the study participants no longer met the PTSD criteria after two sessions. Patients also reported improvements in depression symptoms.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 1, 2019·3 min readLure of the ‘loot box’ looks a lot like gamblingLoot boxes, a common reward in modern video games, may drive gambling like behaviors in adult gamers, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 22, 2019·4 min readHow Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During InflammationA new study reveals how blood vessels help protect the brain during inflammation. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·October 29, 2018·4 min readCasino Lights and Sounds Encourage Risky Decision MakingA new study reveals sensory cues within a casino may directly influence a player's decision to make more risky choices.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 14, 2018·4 min readPrevious Motherhood Could Affect Hormone Therapy’s Ability to Prevent Memory LossA new study reports mother rats who received hormone replacement therapy responded worse to memory and spatial learning tasks than those who had not given birth. Researchers suggest a woman's reproductive history could impact how the brain responds to hormones later in life.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 2, 2018·4 min readChild Abuse May Leave Molecular Scars on VictimsResearchers identify distinctive methylation differences in 12 regions of the male genome between those who had faced abuse as children and those who did not. Scientists say the discovery of this biomarker could be used as a tool for criminal investigations into child abuse.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 18, 2018·4 min readAre We Hardwired For Laziness? Brain Must Work Hard to Avoid SlothResearchers explore the exercise paradox, the feeling of wanting to become more physically active, but despite our best intentions, people actually become less active. The study reports our brains may simply be wired to want to conserve energy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2018·4 min readConcussion Loosens Insulation Around Brain CellsA new study reports two weeks following a concussion, myelin surrounding neurons appear to loosen. However, the loosening returns to normal two months after a concussion, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 26, 2018·3 min readAnger Often Overlooked as Feature of Postnatal Mood DisorderA new study reveals anger appears to be a significant feature of postnatal mood disorder. Researchers recommend doctors screen for anger, in addition to depression and anxiety during the postpartum period.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 5, 2018·3 min readPsychedelic Drug Use Associated with Reduced Partner Violence in MenMen who have prior experience with psychedelic drugs have a reduced likelihood of engaging in violence against their partner, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 7, 2018·3 min readStrict Eating Schedule Can Lower Huntington’s Protein: Mouse StudyRestricting access to food within a strict time frame stimulates autophagy and lowers levels of the huntingtin protein in the brain, a new mouse study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 19, 2018·4 min readElectrical Implant Reduces ‘Invisible’ Symptoms of Man’s Spinal Cord InjuryEpidural stimulation has helped improve some of the 'hidden' effects, such as abnormal blood pressure and bladder dysfunction, in a patient with spinal cord injury.Read More
