FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 16, 2018·3 min readGenes that May Trigger Depression IdentifiedA new Nature Communications study reveals 80 newly identified genes that may be linked to an increased risk of developing major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 18, 2018·3 min readBrain Simulation Reveals Benefits of Emergency Cooling TreatmentUsing brain simulations, researchers report emergency cooling techniques could help to minimize long term damage that arises as a result of birth complications and limit the effects of stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 1, 2018·2 min readBaby Talk Words Build Infants’ Language SkillsAccording to researchers, using baby talk words such as 'bunny' and 'choo choo' can help boost language acquisition in infants between 9 and 21 months.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2018·4 min readBreast Milk May Be Best For Premature Babies’ Brain DevelopmentA new study reports babies born prematurely show better brain development when fed breast milk rather than formula.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 12, 2018·3 min readClues That Suggest People Are Lying May Be DeceptiveA new study reveals verbal and physical signs of deception are harder to detect than people believe.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 10, 2018·3 min readHow Redheads Inherit Their Flaming LocksResearchers have identified eight genes linked to red hair. The study also found almost 200 genes associated with hair texture, color and whether the hair grows straight or curly.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2019·4 min readGenes Reveal Clues About People’s Potential Life ExpectancyResearchers report they are able to predict those who will live longer or die sooner than average based on examining their DNA.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 23, 2019·5 min readShedding Light on Brain Cell Changes in Multiple SclerosisA new study sheds light on brain cells implicated in multiple sclerosis. Researchers found there are several types of oligodendrocytes, and the ratio of these cells differ significantly in those with MS. The findings could help develop new targeted treatments for progressive multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·February 6, 2019·5 min readGenetics Study Focuses on Origins of DepressionA new international study has identified 269 new genes linked to depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 5, 2019·3 min readParkinson’s clues seen in tiny fish could aid quest for treatmentsZebrafish study reveals how key dopaminergic neurons, which are damaged as a result of Parkinson's disease, can be regenerated. Researchers report the immune system plays a critical role in the process.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 17, 2019·3 min readVitamin D study sheds light on immune system effectsVitamin D causes dendritic cells to produce more CD31, hindering the activation of T cells. The study sheds light on how vitamin D deficiency regulates the immune system and can lead to autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 25, 2019·4 min readDrugs to prevent stroke and dementia show promise in early trialTwo drugs commonly prescribed to treat heart disease and angina, are well tolerated in stroke patients. Early indications suggest the treatments may help to improve blood vessel function in the arms and brain, and may also improve cognitive skills.Read More