FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 26, 2020First results from human COVID-19 immunology study reveal universally effective antibodiesWhile the amount of antibodies generated varies widely in patients who have recovered from coronavirus, most people generate at least some antibodies which are intrinsically capable of neutralizing the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·May 26, 2020Exposure to ‘good bacteria’ during pregnancy buffers risk of autism-like syndromeRat study suggests prenatal microbial exposure influences neurodevelopmental outcomes. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 26, 2020Researchers flag similarities between COVID-19 deaths and severe rheumatic illnessesAfter natural killer immune cells kill virus-infected cells, T and B immune cells produce cytokines. This makes the immune reaction stronger and results in the cytokine storm associated with severe COVID-19 infection. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articlespain·May 26, 2020Novel electric impulses relieve the painResearchers have developed a new, sophisticated device that delivers vagus nerve stimulation to help treat chronic pain. Read More
auditory neuroscienceFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 26, 2020Schizophrenia: When the thalamus misleads the earA new study reports hyper-connectivity between substructures of the thalamus, and the cerebral cortex may be responsible for auditory hallucinations associated with schizophrenia. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 26, 2020New method provides unique insight into the development of the human brainResearchers have developed a new model of early embryonic brain development. The model, called MiSTR, allows researchers to create tissue that contains different brain regions and place them next to each other. The model produces results similar to embryonic brain development at five weeks post-fertilization. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotechPsychology·May 26, 2020Designing technologies that interpret your mood from your skinA new smart device can measure electrical signals from your skin, providing the potential to track your emotions and stress level. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 26, 2020Dementia gene raises risk of severe COVID-19People with the Alzheimer's associated ApoE e4e4 gene have increased vulnerability to developing severe symptoms of COVID-19 if they become infected with the virus. Findings suggest those with the dementia-related gene have double the risk of developing severe coronavirus symptoms compared to those who those with the common e3e3 form of the APOE gene. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 25, 2020Coronavirus mutations do not appear to increase transmissibilityResearchers have identified 6,822 mutations of SARS-CoV-2 across a global dataset. 273 mutations have occurred repeatedly and independently. Of those, researchers investigated 31 mutations that have occurred at least ten times during the current pandemic. They found no evidence that any of the common mutations are increasing the ability of the virus to be transmitted. Some common mutations are neutral, but most are mildly detrimental to the virus. New evidence also suggests the viral spike protein, D614G, is not associated with increased viral transmission. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 25, 2020Babies know when you imitate them, and like itBy the age of six months, infants can recognize when an adult imitates them and perceive the imitator as more friendly. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 25, 2020Scientists isolate live COVID-19 virus from feces, detect RNA on surfacesResearchers isolated live SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, from the feces of patients who died as a result of coronavirus infection. Antigens to the virus were also found in post-mortem gastrointestinal surface cells. Isolating the live virus from fecal matter indicates evidence of the infectious virus in feces is a common manifestation of COVID-19. Researchers also found SARS-CoV-2 RNA on surfaces and bedding samples in hotel rooms used by two presymptomatic people who were later diagnosed with COVID-19. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 25, 2020A child’s brain activity reveals their memory abilityActivity in the frontoparietal network during memory tasks reflected the individual working memory capabilities of children, with an activity pattern unique to working memory. Read More
