FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2019·6 min readSlim People Have a Genetic Advantage When it Comes to Maintaining Their WeightResearchers identified several common genetic variants involved in obesity, as well as new genetic regions involved in severe obesity and healthy thinness.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 14, 2019·4 min readRecalling Happy Memories During Adolescence Can Reduce Depression RiskResearchers report recalling specific positive memories from an earlier point in life was associated with fewer negative self-related thoughts and lower cortisol levels 12 months later. The study suggests recalling specific positive memories reduced vulnerability to depression over the course of one year.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 11, 2019·5 min read3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the PianoResearchers have developed a 3D printed robotic hand which is able to play simple pieces of music on a piano by moving its wrist.Read More
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
