FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 7, 2018·4 min readWomen Who Give Birth to Boys More Likely to Develop Postnatal DepressionA new study reports women who give birth to boys are at a 79% increased risk of developing postnatal depression than those who birth girls. Researchers also note that women who experience birth complications are 174% more likely to develop PND.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 7, 2018·4 min readLifespan Continues to Increase Regardless of Socioeconomic FactorsAccording to a new study, people who live to the age of 65 are continuing to live longer than their parents did. Researchers say this trend does not appear to be slowing.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 7, 2018·2 min readCannabis Compound CBD Beneficial for Children with EpilepsyA new study reports a 39 to 46% reduction in seizures in children with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome when given CBD based treatments.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 7, 2018·5 min readIt Turns Out There is No “Type” in Type A PersonalityResearchers say there is no "type" in the common pop psychology concept of a "Type A" personality.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 7, 2018·4 min readShorter Sleep Can Lead to DehydrationResearchers report adults who sleep six hours per night, as opposed to the recommended eight, have higher chances of waking up dehydrated.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 6, 2018·5 min readArtificial Intelligence Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before DiagnosisA new convolutional neural network uses PET brain scans to detect biological signs of Alzheimer's disease years before the symptoms appear, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2018·4 min readDrinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s RisksAccording to researchers, drinking coffee could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study reports dark roasted coffee appears to have better neuroprotective qualities than light roasts.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·November 5, 2018·4 min readAir Pollution May Increase Autism RiskResearchers report children exposed to fine particulates from outdoor pollution have an increased risk of developing autism by up to 78%.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 5, 2018·3 min readGenetic Risk Factor for CTE DetectedA new study identifies a genetic mutation that may influence the severity of CTE.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·2 min readGlimpses Into Brain Uncover Neurological Basis for Processing Social InformationResearchers shed light on how the mammalian brain processes critical social information.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2018·3 min readThe Reason For Hemispheric Dominance in the BrainA new study of pigeons reveals hemispheric dominance in the brain is caused by slight differences in temporal activity patterns.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2018·4 min readDoes Dietary Restriction Protect Against Age Related Leaky Gut?A new study reveals diet has an impact on the fitness of cells lining the intestinal tract. Researchers report in flies, dietary restrictions prevent leaky gut with aging, while a rich diet prompts intestinal permeability.Read More
