FeaturedNeuroscience·September 12, 2017·5 min readBody Clock and Gut Microbiota Work Together to Pack on PoundsA new Science study sheds light on how the gut microbiota interacts with circadian rhythm to impact metabolism. Researchers say the finding could help explain why those who work night shifts have higher rates of metabolic diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 4, 2017·2 min readMuscle, Not Brain, May Hold Answers to Some Sleep DisordersA new study reveals mice with higher levels of BMAL1 in their muscles were able to recover from sleep deprivation more quickly than those with the protein removed.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 11, 2018·4 min readNew Discoveries Predict Ability to Forecast Dementia From Single MoleculeResearchers report single tau proteins have different shapes, and the folds of the molecules could help doctors to predict which type of dementia a person is likely to suffer from.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 17, 2019·5 min readExercise could slow withering effects of Alzheimer’sFor those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and other risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, participating in aerobic exercise several times a week may slow neurodegeneration. Aerobic exercise reduced hippocampal atrophy in those with MCI.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 18, 2017·4 min readEating at ‘Wrong Time’ Affects Body Weight and Circadian RhythmEating late, or at inappropriate times might have a significant impact on both weight and normal sleep-wake patterns, a new study published in Cell Metabolism reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 21, 2018·6 min readDNA Vaccine Reduces Both Toxic Proteins Linked to Alzheimer’sA new DNA vaccine tested in mice significantly reduces tau and amyloid beta, two proteins implicated in Alzheimer's disease. The findings, researchers say, may pave the way for clinical trials in humans with the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 23, 2017·9 min readDNA Vaccine Protects Against Alzheimer’s Toxic ProteinsResearchers report a new DNA vaccine prompts an immune response to proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2018·4 min readResearchers Unexpectedly Reprogram Mature Neurons in MiceResearchers have made a surprise discovery that could help provide treatment options for a range of conditions from Parkinson's disease to depression. Researching how to transform supportive brain cells into neurons, the scientists unexpectedly transformed mature inhibitory striatal neurons into dopamine producing neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 21, 2020·4 min readExercise improves memory and boosts blood flow to brainFollowing a one year program of aerobic exercise improves memory function and boosts blood flow to brain areas critical for cognition in older adults with risk factors for dementia.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 15, 2017·4 min readEating Habits Affect Skin’s Protection Against SunAccording to a Cell Reports study, mice with abnormal eating schedules are more likely to develop skin cancer cells. Researchers report abnormal eating times disrupt the skin's circadian cycle and weakens the potency of an enzyme that protects against UV rays.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 20, 2019·8 min readEEG Helps Predict Epileptic Seizures Minutes in AdvanceResearchers report EEG technology can help to predict the onset of epileptic seizures up to four minutes in advance. Additionally, acetate, an edible acid, may help to prevent seizures if they are detected with enough notice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 10, 2020·4 min readSnake venom used to solve structure of muscle proteinA neurotoxin found in snake venom allowed researchers to uncover a detailed shape of nicotinic receptors involved in muscle contractions.Read More