AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 21, 2017·6 min readGut Microbes May Talk to the Brain Through CortisolResearchers identify a predictive relationship between serotonin, cortisol and fecal microbiota. The study provides additional support for previous findings that implicate gut bacteria in ASD.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 12, 2017·5 min readTaboo Words’ Impact Mediated by Context, Listeners’ Likelihood of Being OffendedAccording to an Acta Psychologica study, context and an individual's likelihood of being offended influence how profanity effects attention.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsPsychology·July 31, 2017·3 min readParallels Between Unresponsive Honey Bees and Human AutismResearchers report genes implicated in human ASD are regulated differently in honeybees that are more unresponsive than their nest mates. The PNAS study provides insight into the genetic heritage shared across species and offers clues about the evolution of social behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 25, 2017·5 min readLutein May Counter Cognitive AgingPeople with higher levels of lutein, a nutrient commonly found in kale and eggs, were more cognitively on par with younger people than their peers with lower lutein levels, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 25, 2017·4 min readCognitive Cross Training Enhances LearningUsing a combination of brain stimulation, physical exercise and computer based cognitive training, researchers report people were better at specific skill learning than when using cognitive training alone.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 19, 2017·4 min readOmega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Inflammation via CannabinoidsA new study in PNAS reveals how the body converts omega 3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids, which can have anti-inflammatory effects.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 17, 2017·4 min readBrief Interactions Spur Lasting Waves of Gene Activity in the BrainResearchers report they are able to see alterations in gene expression up to two hours after a stickleback fish interacts with an intruder. They speculate the changes in gene expression and chromatin modification could help set up the brain to respond to future threats. The study appears in PLOS Genetics.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 20, 2017·3 min readStudies Link Nutrient to Academic Achievement in Pre-Adolescent ChildrenStudy reports higher levels of lutein in the eyes is linked to better academic achievement and cognitive abilities in children.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 4, 2017·5 min readLow Dose THC Can Relieve Stress But More Does Just the OppositeA new study reports low doses of THC can help to lower social anxiety and stress, while higher levels can increase anxious feelings.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 1, 2017·5 min readBrain Tissue Structure Could Explain Link Between Memory and FitnessVicsoelasticity in the hippocampus is associated with better performance on both memory and fitness tests, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 26, 2017·5 min readNutrition, the Microbiome and AutismResearchers investigate whether abnormal gut bacteria composition contribute to autism spectrum disorders, or whether diet and medication for children with ASD leads to the irregular microbiome.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 23, 2017·6 min readBetter Early Nutrition Means Better BrainsA new study considers how early nutrition can affect a baby's brain development.Read More
