FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 23, 2018·4 min readA New Connection Between Smell and Memory IdentifiedA new study reveals how smells we encounter throughout life are encoded in memory. The findings could help develop new smell tests for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·December 15, 2016·5 min readResearchers Make an Autism BreakthroughResearchers report almost one thrid of all autism cases could be the result of a scarcity of nSR100, a protein important for brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 7, 2023·6 min readSocial Participation Paves the Way for Successful AgingA recent study found a correlation between social participation and successful aging among people aged 60 and above. The researchers discovered that those engaged in volunteer work or recreational activities were more likely to maintain excellent health over a three-year period.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 7, 2020·2 min readSome 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 2, 2023·4 min readLink Between Childhood Adversity and Muscle Dysmorphia in YouthA new study reveals a significant association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and symptoms of muscle dysmorphia in adolescents and young adults. The research highlights how ACEs, such as domestic violence and emotional abuse, can lead to the pathological pursuit of muscularity as a coping mechanism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 13, 2022·6 min readFactors Linked to Optimal Aging UncoveredPhysically active, married females who are from financially stable backgrounds, are not obese, and do not suffer from insomnia are more likely to maintain good health and less likely to suffer cognitive, physical, or emotional problems as they age.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 29, 2020·5 min readLink 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·April 16, 2018·4 min readWhen Three Months From Now Feel Right Around the CornerA new study examines the relationship between absolute and relative time estimates.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 29, 2019·4 min readExtroverts 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 20, 2020·5 min readResearchers 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 28, 2022·5 min readHow Fetal Alcohol Exposure Increases Risk of Development DisordersStudy explores how fetal exposure to alcohol can lead to developmental disorders and how the breast cancer-associated BRCA1 gene may play a role in preventing developmental disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 14, 2018·4 min readLink Between ADHD and High Fluoride Levels in PregnancyResearchers report higher levels of urinary fluoride during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of ADHD in school aged children. The study reports prenatal fluoride exposure is most strongly associated with inattentive behavior and cognitive problems in the children.Read More
