FeaturedNeurology·November 17, 2016·4 min readRole of Key Protein in Alzheimer’s Development DiscoveredKinase p38y, a protein lost as Alzheimer's progresses, appears to have a protective effect against memory deficits associated with the disease when it is reintroduced into the brains of mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 25, 2016·4 min readResearchers Identify New Brain Pathways Linked to AddictionManipulating newly identified pathways can reduce drug seeking behavior, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2016·4 min readKey Cause of Parkinson’s Can Be TreatedResearchers have identified a potential mechanism to help control inflammation associated with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 11, 2017·4 min readA Closer Look at Mild Cognitive ImpairmentStudy reveals 46.5% of people who were diagnosed with MCI later tested as 'normal' during a follow-up assessment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 18, 2017·4 min readTapping Into the Sense of TouchA new study that investigates how the human brain deciphers sensory input could revolutionize robotics and neuroprosthetics.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 24, 2017·5 min readKetamnine Shows Promise in Treatment of Geriatric DepressionA new study reports ketamine may be a safe and effective method of treating depression in older people. The University of New South Wales study reveals ketamine was well tolerated by those with depression, and repeated treatments led to a higher likelihood of remission.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 24, 2017·3 min readExercising Immediately After Study May Help You RememberResearchers reveal participating in low impact step aerobics for five minutes following learning helped people to retain information they had just learned better than those who did not exercise.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 3, 2017·5 min readOne Hour of Exercise a Week Can Prevent DepressionJust one how of exercise a week can help to reduce depression risk, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 8, 2017·3 min readShedding Light on the Voices in Our HeadsA new study reports the brain considers our internal voice to be the same as speaking our thoughts aloud. The findings could have important implications for understanding auditory hallucinations in Schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 16, 2018·4 min readStudy Casts Doubt on Ketamine Nasal Sprays for DepressionA new study reports intranasal delivery of ketamine may cause problematic side effects for some people with depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 25, 2018·5 min readChildren of Youngest and Oldest Mothers at Increased Risk of Developmental DisordersA new study reports children born to teenage mothers are at increased risk of being diagnosed with developmental problems by age 5 than their peers born to older mothers. Researchers also report children born to mothers over 35 may also have a slightly elevated risk of developmental issues.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosVisual Neuroscience·June 25, 2018·2 min readNeuroimaging Study to Shed Light on Mind BlindnessResearchers are planning to conduct a new neuroimaging study to investigate why some people are unable to create visual images in their imagination.Read More