FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 29, 2017·6 min readInjectable Gel Helps Heart Muscles Regenerate After Heart AttackResearchers have developed a new injectable gel that releases microRNAs into heart muscles, restarting the replication of existing caridomyocytes following a heart attack.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 4, 2017·4 min readNew Alzheimer’s Model More Closely Mimics Human DiseaseA new mouse model of Alzheimer's more closely resembles the human version of the disease. Researchers believe the new model may help accelerate new therapeutic avenues to treat the disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·December 9, 2017·4 min readSchizophrenia May Not Be As Deeply Rooted As ThoughtA new study into schizophrenia challenges commonly held beliefs about the relationship between neurocognitive performance and cognitive insights. The findings could have implications for developing new treatments for the disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2017·5 min readThe Enigmatic Brain: Using WWII Code Breaking Techniques to Interpret Brain DataUniversity of Pennsylvania researchers use cryptographic techniques to decode the activity of motor neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 2, 2018·5 min readWeekly Fish Consumption Linked to Better Sleep and Higher IQAccording to researchers, children who eat fish at least once a week score four points higher on IQ tests and sleep better than those who consume fish less frequently, or not at all.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 20, 2018·4 min readBrain Immune System is Key to Recovery from Motor Neuron DegenerationResearchers report microglia is critical for neuronal survival in ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 22, 2018·5 min readBeing Hungry Turns Off Perception of Chronic PainResearchers report the brain can suppress feelings of chronic pain when mice are hungry.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 12, 2018·4 min readWidely Prescribed Diabetes Drug Improves Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms: Mouse StudyResearchers report Metformin, one of the most widely prescribed drugs for diabetes, helped reduce symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal in animal models.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 17, 2018·4 min readCould Statins Ease Deadly Heart Condition in Friedreich’s Ataxia?Researchers report statins could potentially reduce cardiovascular risks in people with Friedreich's ataxia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 20, 2018·3 min readFight, Flight or FreezeOlfactory system neurons appear to play a role in the connection between rhythmic breathing and emotional regulation, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 29, 2018·5 min readOxytocin and Vasopressin Flatten Social Hierarchy and Synchronize BehaviorsA new study of male rhesus macaques reveals exposure to oxytocin and vasopressin 'flattens' group hierarchy, forcing dominant males to become more relaxed and subordinate monkeys to become more confident.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 4, 2018·3 min readWhy Do Some Sleep Deprived People Experience Worse Cognitive Function Than Others?A new study reports microRNAs in the blood are altered as a result of sleep deprivation. Researchers used MiRNA alterations as a biomarker to determine cognitive performance following psychological stress and sleep loss.Read More
