FeaturedNeurology·October 30, 2018·2 min readHow Salt Can Trigger Inflammation in Multiple SclerosisA new study reports salt could be a possible trigger for inflammation in multiple sclerosis. Researchers report cells in a high salt environment show activation of the beta catenin/Wnt signaling pathway, a pathway previously implicated in disrupting regulatory T cells and triggering inflammation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 26, 2018·4 min readHow LSD Changes PerceptionResearchers report LSD triggers a reduction in functional connection between areas of the brain that govern cognitive processes, while increasing connectivity in brain networks associated with sensory functions.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 18, 2018·2 min read‘Missing in Action’ Multiple Sclerosis Genes DiscoveredResearchers have identified four new genes that act independently as risk factors for multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 17, 2018·3 min readAre We Predisposed to Forgive?A new study reports our cognitive flexibility in judging those who wrong us may shed light on both the human tendency to forgive, and explain why people hold on to those who continue to wrong them.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 7, 2018·3 min readEven Quick Meditation Aids Cognitive SkillsA new study reveals a short time meditating can help to boost cognitive performance. Researchers report students exposed to a ten minute meditation tape were able to complete simple cognitive tasks more quickly and accurately than their peers.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 2, 2018·2 min readWhere the Brain Processes Spiritual ExperiencesResearchers say the inferior parietal lobe, thalamus and caudate play key roles in processing spiritual experiences.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 15, 2018·4 min readOne Gene Spurred Growth of Key Brain AreaResearchers have identified how the ASPM gene controls the growth of the cerebral cortex. They report mutations in this gene can reduce brain volume by half in human microcephaly cases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 25, 2018·3 min readHow Do We Lose Memory? A STEP at a TimeA new study reports increased levels of STEP in the hippocampus is linked to mild cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 20, 2018·1 min readMyelin Continues to Grow Throughout LifeResearchers report myelin continues to form and restructure in the adult brain.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 15, 2018·3 min readWho is Best at Understanding Human Interactions? Those Who Are Lonely and SadThose who feel sad or lonely appear to be better at understanding social nature, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 13, 2018·3 min readPsychopaths’ Disregard for Others is Not AutomaticIf there is a specific goal they want to accomplish, psychopaths are able to consider the thoughts of others, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 11, 2018·3 min readGut Bacteria Drives Autoimmune DiseasesA new study reveals E. gallinarum, a intestinal bacteria, can trigger autoimmune disease. Researchers say the autoimmune activation can be suppressed by a vaccine designed to target the bacteria, and with the help of antibiotics.Read More
