Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 23, 2020·3 min readStem cells and nerves interact in tissue regeneration and cancer progressionStudy examines the interactions between stem cells and neurons in both tissue regeneration and the development of cancerous tumors.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·June 3, 2019·5 min readFathers aid development of larger brainsReliable and stable paternal care is correlated with the evolution of larger brains in their offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 27, 2019·4 min readAltered Brain Activity in Antisocial TeenagersNeuroimaging reveals lower activation in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and angular gyrus in teenage girls with conduct disorder. Findings suggest that a reduction in prefrontal brain regions and functional connectivity during effortful emotional regulations contribute to behaviors associated with antisocial behavior in teenage girls.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 24, 2019·3 min readSchadenfreude: Your pain is my gainSchadenfreude, or taking pleasure from the misfortune of others, can be contagious and leads to a vicious cycle of mistreatment of a victim, especially in a competitive workplace.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 15, 2019·3 min readNegative emotions can reduce our capacity to trustThe activity of the temporoparietal junction becomes significantly suppressed during trust decisions when people feel threatened, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2019·4 min readHow Drugs Can Minimize the Side Effects of ChemotherapyResearchers have identified the 3D structure of a brain receptor that causes vomiting and nausea as a result of chemotherapy treatments for cancer. The same receptor also plays a critical role in pain perception, migraines and chronic itching.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 11, 2018·3 min readLink Between Gut Flora and Multiple Sclerosis DiscoveredA new study reports T cells are activated in the intestines and migrate to the brain, causing an inflammatory cascade that may lead to multiple sclerosis. Researchers say the gut microbiome may play a more significant role in the development and progression of MS than previously believed.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 3, 2018·5 min readFollow the Leader: What Sets Leaders Apart?A new study reveals the cognitive and neurobiological processes that influence whether a person is likely to be a leader or follower.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 10, 2018·4 min readEvery Person Has a Unique Brain AnatomyA new neuroimaging study reveals every person has unique brain anatomy. The uniqueness is a result of a combination of genetic factors and life experiences, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 9, 2018·2 min readStem Cell Division Seen For First Time in Adult BrainResearchers have observed how neural stem cells divide and new neurons are integrated into the hippocampus.Read More
