FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·September 18, 2018Confronting ‘Yucky’ Attitudes About Genetically Engineered FoodsResearchers hope to expose the gap between advocates of GMOs and opponents. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 15, 2018Diving In to How Our Brains Process InformationResearchers are embarking on a new project to better understand the mechanisms of cognitive control.They hope to generate a specific mathematical model for each individual's brain activity in order to understand how cognitive control differs between people. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 10, 2018Quick Learners Remember More Over TimeAccording to a new study, adults who are able to learn information quickly are better at long term retention for the material learned, despite spending less time studying it. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 27, 2018How Cells Make Connections Could Impact Circadian RhythmResearchers have developed a new, data driven approach to reveal the topology of networks connected to the circadian clock. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 23, 2018Alzheimer’s May Soon Be Predicted During Eye ExamsAccording to researchers, it may soon be possible to diagnose Alzheimer's disease during a simple eye exam. The study reports those with elevated amyloid and tau levels have significant thinning at the center of the retina. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·August 17, 2018CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in BrainResearchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 25, 2018Unless We Spot Changes, Most Life Experiences are Fabricated From MemoriesA new psychological model suggests change detection plays a key role in how we construct reality. Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 20, 2018Perfectionism in Young Children May Indicate OCD RiskA new study reports children who exhibit excessive self control and have tendencies toward perfectionism are twice as likely to develop OCD by their teenage years. Researchers report perfectionist children often have smaller dorsal anterior cingulate cortex volume, an area of the brain linked to OCD. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 13, 2018The VIPs of the Nervous SystemResearchers have unlocked a cure for jet lag by activating VIP neurons in the suprachiasmatic nucleus. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 9, 2018Can Fasting Improve Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms?A new study reveals intermittent fasting successfully reduces multiple sclerosis like symptoms. Mice who fasted every other day were less likely to develop motor problems associated with the disease. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videosvisual neuroscience·June 2, 2018Act Fast to Pay AttentionA new study sheds light on how priming may influence our attention to details. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2018Immunosuppresant Drugs May Protect Against Parkinson’sPeople who take immunosuppressant medications are less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, a new study reveals. Read More
