FeaturedNeuroscience·February 11, 2019·5 min readBrain Cells that Modulate Behavioral Response to Threats IdentifiedResearchers implicate neurons within the dorsolateral septum in the regulation of fearful behaviors in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 11, 2019·4 min readInsulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’sA new study reveals impaired insulin signaling in the brain negatively affects cognition, memory and learning. The findings shed light on why those with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 11, 2019·5 min readRats in Augmented Reality Help Show How the Brain Determines LocationUsing augmented reality, researchers discover how rats recalibrate learned relationships between a landmark, speed, distance and time to create a locational 'map' in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 11, 2019·3 min readSpinal Cord is Smarter than Previously ThoughtA new study reveals how the spinal cord is able to process and control more complex functions researchers previously believed to have been goverened by the cerebral cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 11, 2019·4 min readOral Contraceptives Could Impair Women’s Recognition of Complex EmotionsResearchers report women who use oral contraceptive pills are 10% worse, on average, at recognizing subtle complex emotions expressed by others.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·February 9, 2019·4 min readWomen’s Hormones Play Role in Drug Addiction and Higher Relapse RatesA new study reports the female hormone cycle may explain why women are more prone to addiction and affected by triggers that lead to relapse.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 9, 2019·5 min readHow Exercise May Protect Against Alzheimer’sResearchers report irisin, a hormone released during physical exercise, may promote neurogenesis in the hippocampus. The study sheds new light on why exercise helps improve memory and could help to protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·February 8, 2019·4 min readGut Bacteria May Contribute to Toxic Side Effects of DrugsResearchers report the gut microbiome could help explain why some people experience toxic side effects from medications. A new study reveals how gut bacteria can transform certain drugs into harmful compounds.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 8, 2019·5 min readHow the Brain Responds to TextureA new study reports neurons in the somatosensory cortex respond differently to various features of a surface, creating a high dimensional representation of texture in the brain. The findings could help develop neuroprosthetics capable of identifying textures in greater detail.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 7, 2019·3 min readBody Building Supplement May Harm Brain HealthA new study reports the popular body building protein supplement, L-norvaline, can have a negative impact on brain health. Researchers found that in low concentrations, the supplement causes damage to neurons which eventually leads to cell death.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 7, 2019·5 min readBlood Cells Could Hold Master Clock Behind AgingA new study reveals blood cell DNA remains steady, even after transplant. The findings shed new light on human aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 7, 2019·3 min readHow the Brain Prepares For ActionResearchers have identified the neural processes that occur milliseconds before we execute a series of skilled movements.Read More
