FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 27, 2018·5 min readPostnatal Depression in Dads Linked to Depression in Teen DaughtersA new study reports teenage daughters of fathers who suffered postnatal depression following their birth are at an increased risk of developing depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 4, 2018·6 min readNew Insights Into Loss of Pleasure in DepressionA new study reveals a brain region that contributes to anhedonia, the loss of pleasure, in those with depression. The study also shows how ketamine acts on this brain region, explaining why the drug appears to be so effective at treating anhedonia.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 13, 2018·6 min readPsychological Sex Differences and Autistic TraitsResearchers confirm two long standing theories to be correct, the Empathizing-Systemizing theory of sex differences and the Extreme Male Brain theory of autism.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 15, 2018·4 min readMany Cases of Dementia May Arise From Non-Inherited DNA ‘Spelling Mistakes’Researchers report spontaneous errors in DNA that arise as our cells divide and reproduce may be at the root of Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest the cause of certain neurodegenerative diseases could be traced back to embryonic development.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 1, 2018·5 min readWomen with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome More Likely to Have a Child with AutismA new study reveals children of women with polycystic ovary syndrome have an increased risk of being diagnosed with ASD. Researchers report women with PCOS have a 2.3% change of having a child with autism, compared to a 1.7% change for mothers without the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 12, 2018·4 min readMother’s Attitude Towards Baby During Pregnancy May Have Implications for Child’s DevelopmentA new study reports mothers who feel more connected with their baby during pregnancy are more likely to have positive interactions with the infant when it is born. This can have a positive effect on the child's development.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 7, 2018·4 min readBrain Cholesterol Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s RiskUniversity of Cambridge researchers report cholesterol may play a role in the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers discovered cholesterol can trigger amyloid beta to aggregate, which can lead to neuron death.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 13, 2018·6 min readMore Than Five Drinks a Week Could Shorten LifespanA new study reveals drinking more than five pints of beer or glasses of wine per week could decrease life expectancy. Drinking more than 10 alcoholic drinks a week is linked to a one to two year shortened life expectancy, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 6, 2018·3 min read‘Sleeping’ Stem Cells Could Aid Brain RepairResearchers have identified a new type of stem cell which may aid neural repair following injury or disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 12, 2018·6 min readGenes Play a Role in EmpathyResearchers reveal our genes may play a role in how empathetic we are. The study reports genetic variants associated with low empathy may indicate a higher risk of autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 27, 2018·3 min readGenes Linked to Brain Anatomy in AutismA new study reports specific genes are linked to differences in brain structure in children with ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 19, 2018·4 min readCalcium May Play a Role in the Development of Parkinson’sA new Nature Communications study reveals increased calcium levels in brain cells may play a significant role in the development of Parkinson's disease.Read More
