FeaturedNeuroscience·September 14, 2017·3 min readReactivating Visual Memories is a New Alternative to ‘Practice Makes Perfect’Repeated, extensive practice can be replaced by brief memory reactivation to help boost learning, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 14, 2017·5 min readYoung Binge Drinkers Show Altered Brain ActivityResearchers report distinctive alterations in brain activity in college students who binge drink. The findings suggest binge drinking can impact brain development and the altered activity may indicate early signs of brain damage.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·September 14, 2017·2 min readConnecting a Human Brain to the Internet in Real TimeA new project dubbed Brainternet can turn the brain into an Internet of Things node online.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 14, 2017·4 min readThe Bilingual Brain Calculates Differently Depending on the Language UsedA new study reports mathematical processes in the brain are influenced by language. Studying bilingual people, researchers discovered cognitive 'extra effort' is required for solving math problems when presented in the second language.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 14, 2017·3 min readStudy Investigates Vaccine and Oral Medication to Stop Alzheimer’s Years Before it BeginsResearchers are testing a new vaccine and oral medication that could delay or prevent Alzheimer's disease from developing in those with a genetic predisposition.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 14, 2017·3 min readExpressive Writing Cools Brain on Stressful Tasks for WorriersUsing EEG to measure brain activity, Michigan State University researchers discover expressive writing can help those who worry excessively to calm their fears before entering into a stressful task.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 14, 2017·3 min readMolecular Link Between Parkinson’s and Prion Diseases DiscoveredResearchers detail the complex interaction between alpha synuclein and the prion protein PrPc.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 14, 2017·4 min readMagnetic Fields to Alleviate AnxietyUsing a combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation and virtual reality, researchers have helped to reduce anxiety in people with panic disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 13, 2017·3 min readA Popular Bottle-Breaking Trick Is Giving Insight to Brain InjuriesResearchers provide an alternative formula to predict when cavitation will happen. The formula may be used to better predict brain injuries caused by high velocity impact.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 13, 2017·4 min read3-D Protein Structure Offers Insight into Rapid Communication by Brain CellsA new 3D protein structure helps researchers to better understand the rapid action of neurotransmission.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 13, 2017·3 min readArtificial Skin Gives Robotic Hand a Sense of TouchNewly designed electronic skin allows a robotic hand to sense differences in temperature between hot and cold. Additionally, the skin can interpret computer signals to help the hand reproduce sign language, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 13, 2017·6 min readLink Between Toxoplasma Infection and Common Brain DiseaseA new study in Scientific Reports reports T.gonfii infection may alter, or even amplify some neurological disorders including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.Read More