FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 1, 2021·4 min readALS Development Could Be Triggered by Loss of Network Connections in the Spinal CordInhibitory neurons in the spinal cord lose their connections to motor neurons in mouse models of ALS. While no connection between this deterioration to the development of ALS has been made, researchers say the loss of inhibitory signals could explain why motor neurons die in those with ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 16, 2021·3 min readThe Body Produces New Satiety Factor During Prolonged ExerciseDuring vigorous exercise, the body produces large amounts of the hormone GDF15, but the quantity is not sufficient enough to affect behavior or appetite.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 5, 2021·4 min readComputer can determine whether you’ll die from COVID-19Analyzing patient data, artificial intelligence technology was able to predict mortality risk from COVID-19 infection with 90% accuracy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 5, 2021·7 min readDanish and Chinese Tongues Taste Broccoli and Chocolate DifferentlyEthnicity may play a role in the perception of bitter tastes, a new study reports. Researchers say this could be related to anatomical differences on the surface of the tongue.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 25, 2020·3 min readThe Smell of CooperationThe smell of a cooperative rat is enough to trigger altruistic responses in other rodents.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 26, 2020·5 min readHard Physical Work Significantly Increases the Risk of DementiaThose who work in physically demanding jobs have a 55% higher risk of developing dementia than those who have more sedentary careers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 5, 2020·3 min readScientists Discover the Switch That Makes Human Brown Fat Burn EnergyBeta2-adrenergic receptors in brown fat cells are responsible for stimulating thermogenesis.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 19, 2020·4 min readCOVID-19 may have consequences for mental health96% of patients hospitalized for coronavirus infections report experiencing PTSD as a result of their illness. Researchers also found an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders in those hospitalized for COVID-19.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·May 12, 2020·3 min readResearchers find the ‘brain’s steering wheel’ in the brainstem of miceNeural networks that are directly responsible for the coordination of walking movements are located in the spinal cord. A specific group of neurons in the brainstem signal to the spinal cord and control direction.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·April 30, 2020·2 min readA potential treatment for chronic painA newly developed peptide called Tat-P4-(C5)2 is targets and only affects nerve changes that pose a problem resulting in chronic pain. Previous studies have also shown the peptide can also reduce addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 16, 2020·4 min readResearchers discover treatment for spasticity in mice, following spinal cord injuriesAdministering nimodipine to mouse models of spinal cord injury reduced spasticity in the animals.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·March 31, 2020·3 min readNew insights into pain signaling in the brainStudy reveals how a neuropeptide called Big Dynorphin binds to the acid-sensing ion channel receptor, causing pain signals to be sent around the body.Read More
