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Featured articles can cover neuroscience, brain research, regenerative medicine, psychology, genetics, robotics, neurology and many other cognitive science topics. Featured neuroscience articles are articles that we believe to be very important, or that our readers will most likely want to read. Featured articles usually include an image and tend to be shared more across the social networks.

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·December 12, 2019·6 min read

Hydration may affect cognitive function in some older adults

Among older women, lower levels of hydration were associated with lower scores on tests designed to measure attention, working memory, and motor speed. Researchers also found over-hydration may have a detrimental effect on cognitive function. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·September 12, 2017·4 min read

Sexually Aroused Male Flies Unable to Sleep after Close Encounters with Females

In fruit flies, the need to sleep is overridden by the need to mate, a new study reports. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·July 25, 2019·4 min read

Extra weight in 60s may be linked to brain thinning years later

A higher BMI and bigger waist during your sixties have been linked to an increase in cortical thinning. Having a thinner cortex has previously been associated with an increased Alzheimer's risk. Read More

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Autism Featured Genetics

·July 17, 2017·5 min read

Late Breaking Mutations May Play an Important Role in Autism

A study in Nature Neuroscience reveals mutations that occur after conception could play an important role in autism. The study reports post-zygotic mutations occur disproportionately in genes expressed in the amygdala in those on the autism spectrum. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 14, 2018·3 min read

Cold Water Swimming May Ease Depression

A new case study reports swimming in cold, open water may help those with major depressive disorder to gain control of their symptoms and possibly live medication free. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 16, 2020·3 min read

Development of antibody research may help prevent sepsis induced by COVID-19

Researchers have developed a novel antibody strategy to prevent the association between a harmless protein and a disease mediator that could lead to sepsis, and ultimately death. The findings could help to prevent sepsis induced by COVID-19 infections. Read More

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 13, 2014·2 min read

Forgetting Is Actively Regulated

Researchers discover a molecular mechanism which actively regulates the process of forgetting. Read More

a monkey drinking from a soda can on a person's roof

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 18, 2018·4 min read

Are Smarter Animals Bigger Troublemakers?

Researchers examined the role of animal cognition in different types of human-wildlife conflict. The study reveals some animals may take more risks if they habituate urban surroundings. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 3, 2018·4 min read

Drowsy Worms Offer New Insights Into the Neuroscience of Sleep

A new study could offer insight into human glial cell function and reveals a relationship between movement and sleep. Read More

Autism Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 14, 2015·4 min read

Altered Connections Between Eye Contact and Facial Mimicry in Autism

A new study investigates how joint attention and spontaneous facial mimicry interact in relation to each other in people with autism. Read More

Image shows the location of the nucleus accumbens.

Featured Psychology

·May 31, 2016·6 min read

This is the Teenage Brain on Social Media

A new study sheds light on the influence of peers and social networking on the teenage brain. Read More

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Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 10, 2016·6 min read

Alzheimer’s Could be Treated With Gene Therapy: Mouse Study

Researchers report they have successfully prevented the development of Alzheimer's in mice by using gene therapy delivered by a virus to the brain. Read More

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