FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 4, 2018·5 min readImproving Understanding of the Formation of New Neurons in the Mammalian Adult BrainResearchers have developed an innovative approach to identifying novel cellular targets and pathways involved in wiring adult born neurons into existing brain circuits.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 4, 2018·4 min readMothers Whose Responses to Infants’ Facial Cues Increase Reports Stronger Bonds with BabiesResearchers report increases in cortical responses to infants' faces between the prenatal to postnatal period is associated with more positive relationships with the baby after birth.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2018·4 min readMicrobial Based Treatment Reverses ASD’s Social Deficits: Mouse StudyResearchers report the administration of Lactobacillus reuteri may lead to brain changes that reverse social deficits in mouse models of ASD through a mechanism that involves the vagus nerve and reward system. The findings hold promise for the development of treatments for ASD, as well as other disorders, by modulating specific gut microbes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 4, 2018·5 min readA Toxin That Travels From Stomach to Brain May Trigger Parkinson’sA new study reports the combination of a toxic herbicide and lectins may trigger Parkinsonism after the toxins travel from the stomach to the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 4, 2018·6 min readNew Insights Into Loss of Pleasure in DepressionA new study reveals a brain region that contributes to anhedonia, the loss of pleasure, in those with depression. The study also shows how ketamine acts on this brain region, explaining why the drug appears to be so effective at treating anhedonia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 4, 2018·4 min readGene that Lets You Eat As Much As You Like Holds Promise Against ObesityRemoving the RCAN1 gene in mice reduced weight gain, even when the animals were fed high fat diets for prolonged periods of time. Researchers say the findings could help develop new treatments to help prevent obesity in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 4, 2018·4 min readVirtual Reality Brings Jedi Powers to Life with Force PushResearchers say Force Push will give users the ability to move distant objects using an approach for remote object manipulation in virtual reality.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 3, 2018·4 min readLife Has a New IngredientResearchers report inosine could be a potential route to the first RNA and the origin to life on Earth.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 3, 2018·6 min readStudents Who Meet 8 Hour Sleep Challenge Perform Better On FinalsStudents who took the 8 hour sleep challenge performed better than those who snubbed the challenge, despite being offered extra points, on exam finals, researchers report.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 3, 2018·3 min readGenetic Background of Autism Connected to Stem Cell DysfunctionResearchers report functional alterations in L-type calcium channels were detected in models of Fragile X syndrome.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 3, 2018·4 min readBoys with Social Difficulties More Susceptible to Early Substance UseA new study reports boys with social skill problems during sixth grade are more likely to develop substance use issues by grade eight.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2018·3 min readReproductive Cycle May Foreshadow Alzheimer’sA new mouse study reveals females most prone to develop Alzheimer's disease display a unique pattern of fluctuations in sex hormones during the ovarian cycle.Read More
