FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 9, 2023·7 min read1 in 10 People Suffer From Autoimmune DiseasesA new study of 22 million people found autoimmune disorders now affect around one in 10 individuals, with women more affected than men. The research also revealed socioeconomic, seasonal, and regional disparities among several autoimmune disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 21, 2022·5 min readMany Adolescents Game a Lot Without Negative Effects on Their Wellbeing44% of adolescents who game heavily report a better sense of wellbeing than those who game less or don't play video games at all.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 17, 2022·4 min readCOVID-19 Pandemic Caused Prolonged Decline in Life ExpectancySmaller life expectancy deficits associated with the COVID-19 pandemic were found in countries with more fully vaccinated people, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 27, 2022·3 min readLanguage Learning Difficulties in Children Linked to Brain DifferencesChildren with developmental language disorder have less myelin in parts of the brain associated with acquiring rules and habits, as well as brain areas associated with language production and comprehension.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 24, 2022·5 min readWhy Our Brain Wiring’s Insulation MattersMyelin is more complex and dynamic than previously believed.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 23, 2022·3 min readThe Relationship Between Particular Brain Circuits and Different Aspects of Mental Well-BeingUnderstanding how changes in the brain relate to changes in well-being is key to developing new targets for the treatment of mental health disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePain·June 18, 2022·3 min readDiscovery of Gene Involved in Chronic Pain Creates New Treatment TargetThe absence of the NCX3 gene amplifies pain signals within the spinal cord, a new mouse study reveals. Increasing levels of NCX3 in the spinal cord helped reduce symptoms associated with chronic pain.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 4, 2022·5 min readNo Increased Risk of Brain Tumors for Mobile Phone UsersStudy found no increased risk of developing brain tumors regardless of whether a person was a frequent cell phone user or if they had never used a cell phone before.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·March 29, 2022·3 min readLittle Understood Brain Region Linked to How We Perceive PainStudy reveals how the claustrum plays a vital role in how we experience and perceive pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·September 8, 2021·2 min readThe Link Between Autoimmunity and PainPain could be an under-recognized clinical manifestation for patients with specific autoantibodies that target neural proteins.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 23, 2020·4 min readAntibiotics Disrupt Development of the ‘Social Brain’ in MiceEarly-life exposure to antibiotics may impact brain signaling pathways associated with social behavior and pain regulation. Young mice treated with antibiotics had reduced expression of receptors that mediate endorphin, oxytocin, and vasopressin signaling in the frontal cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 6, 2020·3 min readThe neurobiology of social distance: Why loneliness may be the biggest threat to survival and longevityStudy explores the wide-ranging, negative effects of social isolation on both psychological and physiological well-being.Read More