FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 18, 2017·5 min readReliance on ‘Gut Feelings’ Linked to Belief in Fake NewsAccording to a PLOS ONE study, political bias isn't all that helps shape how we perceive truth and news, trusting intuitions also plays a part.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 18, 2017·4 min readPlaying in the Dirt As A Kid Makes Later Life Chronic Disease Less LikelyKids who play in dirt face exposure to germs and parasites that can help reduce risks of suffering certain allergies and illnesses later in life. Early microbial exposures help our bodies to learn how to regulate inflammation, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 13, 2017·3 min readBrain Like Activity in Immune System Promises Better Disease TreatmentsResearchers discover brain like activity in the immune system. The Nature study reveals T cells in the immune system transfer dopamine to B cells, providing motivation for these cells to produce antibodies and battle infection. The researchers hope their findings will help develop treatments to make immune response to vaccines and infections faster, and slow autoimmune conditions.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
FeaturedPsychology·May 11, 2017·5 min readStories of ‘Vaccine Injuries’ Are Influential, Even When People Don’t Believe ThemResearchers find disinformation regarding a link between vaccines and subsequent ill effects have a negative epidemiological impact, even when others don't believe the stories.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 7, 2017·3 min readProtein That Increases Effectiveness of Vaccines DiscoveredA new study identifies a protein that may help make vaccines more effective and provide protection from diseases such as cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 23, 2017·5 min readResearchers Find Another Immune System Link Science Said Didn’t ExistA groundbreaking new study reveals an unexpected interaction between men's testes and the immune system. Additionally, the findings could help explain the development of certain autoimmune disorders and why some cancer vaccines are ineffective.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 9, 2017·5 min readParental Concerns Reduce Uptake of Flu Vaccines in ChildrenDisinformation and concern about vaccine safety appear to be negatively influencing parents when it comes deciding whether or not to vaccinate their children, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 25, 2017·6 min read‘Psychology Vaccine’ Could Help Immunize Public Against Fake News on Climate ChangeWhile misinformation can cancel our accurate statements about climate change, researchers report that delivering a 'vaccine, or preemptive exposure, to fragments of misinformation may cancel out the negative false news and help preserve the facts.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 30, 2016·4 min readNo Association Between Flu During Pregnancy and Increased Autism Risk in ChildrenResearchers find no association between an increased risk for autism in children and its mother contracting flu, or being exposed to the flu vaccine, during pregnancy.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 22, 2016·4 min readOverlooked Molecules May Revolutionize Understanding of the Immune SystemIn a historic breakthrough, researchers have discovered thousands of new immune system signals. The findings hold potential implications for immunotherapies, autoimmune disease treatments and vaccine developments.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 5, 2016·5 min readVaccine Candidates Protect Against Zika Virus in Rhesus MonkeysResearchers have completes a second round of studies on a promising vaccine for Zika virus.Read More
