FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 11, 2019·5 min read3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the PianoResearchers have developed a 3D printed robotic hand which is able to play simple pieces of music on a piano by moving its wrist.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 11, 2019·4 min readMeaningful Life Tied to Healthy AgingAccording to researchers, older adults who engage in activities perceived to be worthwhile, such as supporting grandchildren or completing a project, have better sleep, walking speeds and experience less chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 11, 2019·5 min readConnection of Children to Nature Brings Less Distress, Hyperactivity and Behavioral ProblemsA new study reveals spending time connecting with nature helps to reduce behavioral problems and anxiety in children, as well as improving overall health.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 11, 2019·6 min readA Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain CancerResearchers report our gender can determine longevity and response to treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer. The study reports male survival is determined by genes that control cell division, where as female survival is often determine by genes that regulate the ability of cancer cells to migrate to different brain areas.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 11, 2019·2 min readTracking the Birth of MemoriesResearchers have identified three distinct stages of brain development that occur before an episodic memory can form.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 11, 2019·6 min readHow the Brain Makes ChoicesFrom decision making to action, researchers explore how the brain allows us to make choices.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 11, 2019·2 min readRobots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint AccuracyResearchers have created a new system which allows two robotic arms to semi-autonomously drill holes into individual vertebrae. The robosurgery technique will improve accuracy and safety for spinal surgeries.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 10, 2019·6 min readSocial Exclusion Spurs Extremism in Those Vulnerable to RadicalizationA neuroimaging study reveals the effects of social exclusion in the left inferior frontal gyrus. The study found social exclusion can spur extremist behaviors in people who are most vulnerable to radicalization.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2019·4 min readNew Immune System Regulators RevealedUsing CRISPR gene editing, researchers mapped important genes for helping T helper cells. The findings could help generate new treatments to activate the immune system against infection and to attack tumor cells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2019·3 min readNew Role for Astrocytes in Controlling Circadian RhythmsAstrocytes may lead the tempo of the body's internal clock and control patterns of daily behavior, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2019·5 min readNovel Epilepsy Genes IdentifiedResearchers have identified 16 DNA regions associated with epilepsy. Eleven of the regions are newly identified.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 10, 2019·3 min readDecades Old Question About Alzheimer’s Protein AnsweredA new study reports amyloid precursor proteins modulate neural signal transmission by binding to a specific receptor. Researchers say modulating the receptor could help treat Alzheimer's disease.Read More
