FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 20, 2020Researchers delay onset of ALSIncreasing the activity of interneurons in later 5 of the primary motor cortex in mouse models of ALS effectively slowed the onset of the disease. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 27, 2020Low fruit and vegetable intakes and higher body fat linked to anxiety disordersPeople who consume less than three sources of fruits and vegetables a day have a 24% increased risk of anxiety disorder. Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 29, 2020Link between autism and cognitive impairment discoveredStudy identifies a short gene segment crucial for brain development and information processing. The absence of the gene segment induces altered social behaviors, learning difficulties, and memory deficits, which are hallmarks of a subset of ASD. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 7, 2020Some surprisingly good news about anxietyRecovery rates from anxiety are higher than previously believed. 7 in 10 people with a history of generalized anxiety disorder report being free of symptoms for at least a year, and 40% claim to retain excellent mental health. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 19, 2019Is there a link between lifetime lead exposure and dementia?A new hypothesis suggests declining rates of dementia could be a result of generational differences in lifetime exposure to lead. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·December 12, 2019Could some people with schizophrenia in poorer nations simply have a vitamin deficiency?An association has been identified between a variant of the NAPRT1 gene, which reduces the body's ability to use Vitamin B3, and schizophrenia. The study reveals there could be a critical interaction between a pregnant woman's prenatal niacin deficiency due to malnutrition and the NAPRT1 variant, which impedes the fetus' ability to use niacin during development. The interaction between the gene and the prenatal environment may predispose the offspring to develop a psychiatric disorder. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 12, 2019Depression linked to nutrition in middle-aged and older adultsPoor nutrition was linked to an increased risk of depression in middle-aged and older adults. Men who consume higher levels of fat and lower levels of omega-3 were more prone to depression. A diet low in fruits and vegetables was also associated with increased depression risks. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 10, 2019Linguists track impact of cognitive decline across three decades of one writer’s diariesReviewing over thirty years of diaries from a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, linguists discover how writing style changes as dementia progresses. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 27, 2019Women with chronic physical conditions more likely to experience mental illness in pregnancyWomen who suffer from a chronic physical condition, such as asthma or diabetes, are at increased risk of developing mental health problems both during pregnancy and up to one-year postpartum. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 15, 2019Improved mood and focus reported by microdosersMicrodosing, a growing trend where people take small doses for psychedelic drugs, is associated with improved mood, focus, and creativity. For some, microdosing may provide a possible alternative to SSRI antidepressants. However, researchers warn of some potential problems with microdosing, including negative side effects, psychological stigma, and exposure to elicit, black market products. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 29, 2019Extroverts enjoy four key advantages according to science; here they areBeing extroverted may be a clear advantage in the workplace. A new study reveals extroverts tend to be more motivated, conscientious, emotionally positive and better communicators than their more introverted peers. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 27, 2019Scientists uncover a trove of genes that could hold key to how humans evolvedDozens of genes previously believed to have similar roles across different organisms are actually unique to humans. The genetic codes are for transcription factors, which help control gene activity. The findings may help to explain how humans evolved. Read More
