FeaturedNeuroscience·January 13, 2023·3 min readNew Open-Source App for Precise Brain MappingA newly developed, open-source app that utilizes AI technology allows researchers to precisely map the structure of the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·December 13, 2022·4 min readShould You Believe Your Eyes? Not Necessarily in Virtual RealityPerception in virtual reality is more strongly influenced by expectations than visual information, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 18, 2022·4 min readCOVID-19’s Effects on CognitionPatterns of cognitive impairments suffered by those infected with COVID-19 were similar to those of healthy people who are sleep deprived. Additionally, worse symptoms of cognitive impairment in coronavirus patients were directly correlated with more severe infection.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 4, 2022·4 min readPassive Exercise Offers Same Brain Health Benefits as Active MovementsPassive exercise increases cerebral blood flow and improves executive function, providing the same cognitive benefits as more active exercise.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 21, 2022·4 min readStudy Explores Infection Effect on Fetal Brain DevelopmentStudy explores how maternal infection can affect fetal brain development, leading to sensory processing disruptions associated with ASD and schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 16, 2022·5 min readNew Insight Into Brain’s Attempts at Psychosis RecoveryTissue in specific brain areas increases in patients with psychosis, even before they receive treatment.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 12, 2021·5 min readStudy Dispels Harmful Gender Dysphoria MythA new study disputes the findings of a controversial 2018 study, confirming there is no evidence for rapid-onset gender dysphoria (ROGD). Researchers say the ROGD hypothesis is harmful and perpetuates fear and discrimination against the trans community.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·November 29, 2021·5 min readWhy Some People Experience Early Onset Neurodegenerative DiseasesA new study sheds light on the genetic causes of a range of neurodegenerative disorders, including ALS, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease, and determines factors that impact the age of onset as well as disease severity.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 6, 2021·4 min readTraining the Brain to Recognize VoicesDue to social restrictions following the COVID lockdowns, people may need to brush up on their social skills of concentrating on conversations. A new study reveals people can train themselves to do this on their own.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 21, 2021·4 min read‘Sounding It Out’ Not so Easy for Children With DyslexiaNeuroimaging study reveals a biological deficit in some children with dyslexia that impairs phonological decoding.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 19, 2021·5 min readStudy Pinpoints Role of Language Disruptions in PsychosisPeople who experienced language and communication difficulties as a result of psychosis showed weaker connectivity in the superior temporal area, an area of the brain associated with language processing. Those with greater language problems had greater connectivity in other areas of the brain, suggesting the brain may utilize other areas to compensate for language in patients with psychosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 9, 2020·3 min readAntioxidants in brain linked to improved psychosis treatmentPatients with psychosis who have higher levels of an antioxidant called glutathione responded more quickly to medications and had improved outcomes. Researchers estimate a 10% increase in antioxidants could lead to reduced time spent in hospital for those with psychosis.Read More
