FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 26, 2018·3 min readCan Superman Trigger Heroic Helping in People?Researchers report priming people with images of superheros increases their prosocial behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 26, 2018·6 min readWhen You Are Grateful, Your Brain Becomes More CharitableResearchers report on the relationship between gratitude and altruism in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 26, 2018·6 min readNever Before Seen DNA Recombination in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’sResearchers identified gene recombination in neurons that produces new gene variants in the brains of those with Alzheimer's disease. The findings, researchers say, may point to a potential near term treatment for the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 26, 2018·5 min readThe Eyes Have It: Prions in Eyes of Those with sCJDResearchers have found evidence of sCJD related prions in the eyes of patients. The findings could lead to new diagnostics for the disease and help prevent transmission.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 26, 2018·4 min readBrain Prioritizes Most Rewarding Experiences When Storing MemoriesA new study reveals that over night, the brain automatically preserves memories for important events and filters out other, less relevant information. The findings provide new insight into the processes that help guide decision making and human behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 23, 2018·5 min readOrange Juice, Leafy Greens and Berries Tied to Decreased Memory Loss in MenStudy reports 34% of men who consumed more leafy vegetables, and 47% who regularly drank orange juice were less likely to develop poor cognitive skills than those who did not.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 23, 2018·4 min readThe Psychological Differences Between Those Who Love and Those Who Loathe Black Friday ShoppingResearchers consider why some people enjoy the thrill of Black Friday shopping, and why others don't. Enjoyment of the social aspects of shopping may determine whether you are a fan of the day, or not.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 21, 2018·7 min readBrain Computer Interface Enables People with Paralysis to Control TabletsResearchers report a brain computer interface can enable those with paralysis to directly operate tablet technology just by thinking about cursor movements and clicks.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 21, 2018·3 min readResearchers Use MRI to Predict Alzheimer’sUsing neuroimaging technology to examine white matter tracts in the brain, researchers were able to diagnose Alzheimer's disease with 95% accuracy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·November 21, 2018·5 min readNeurons Process Information Differently Depending on Their LocationThe thickness of the brain's neocortex influences how individual neurons process information, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 21, 2018·6 min readDNA Vaccine Reduces Both Toxic Proteins Linked to Alzheimer’sA new DNA vaccine tested in mice significantly reduces tau and amyloid beta, two proteins implicated in Alzheimer's disease. The findings, researchers say, may pave the way for clinical trials in humans with the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 21, 2018·4 min readImagination Really Can Set You Free From FearResearchers report imagining a threat can help people conquer their fears of the threat.Read More
