University of Houston Archives

Nicotine Exposure During Pregnancy Alters Dopamine Neurons and Genes in Newborns

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 6, 2019

A new study reports chronic nicotine exposure during pregnancy alters the genetics and dopamine neurons of newborns. The findings could help researchers develop a possible cure for nicotine addiction.... Read More...

FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles4 min read

an older lady and two younger ladies walking in a park

16 Going On 66: Will You be the Same Person 50 Years From Now?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2018

According to a new study, personality is both stable and malleable across our lifespan.... Read More...

FeaturedPsychology6 min read

Brain Protein Targeted for Alcoholism Cure

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2018

Targeting a protein called MUNC13-1 could help reduce tolerance to alcohol and reduce addiction, researchers say. ... Read More...

FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology5 min read

Mapping Brain Activity to Improve Prosthetic Design

Neuroscience NewsDecember 1, 2017

Mapping brain activity of able body people traversing different terrains on a treadmill may lead to the development of better prosthetics, U of H researchers report.... Read More...

FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles7 min read

Artificial Skin Gives Robotic Hand a Sense of Touch

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 13, 2017

Newly designed electronic skin allows a robotic hand to sense differences in temperature between hot and cold. Additionally, the skin can interpret computer signals to help the hand reproduce sign language, researchers report.... Read More...

FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesRobotics4 min read

Brain-Computer Interface & Virtual Avatar Offers New Hope to Patients with Gait Disabilities

Coupling a non invasive brain computer interface with a virtual walking avatar may help those with gait disorders to regain control of their movements, a new study reports.... Read More...

News

Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Neuroscience

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

Neurology

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

AI

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

When neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not work

University of Houston

Nicotine Exposure During Pregnancy Alters Dopamine Neurons and Genes in Newborns

16 Going On 66: Will You be the Same Person 50 Years From Now?

Brain Protein Targeted for Alcoholism Cure

Mapping Brain Activity to Improve Prosthetic Design

Artificial Skin Gives Robotic Hand a Sense of Touch

Brain-Computer Interface & Virtual Avatar Offers New Hope to Patients with Gait Disabilities