FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 21, 2018·6 min readYour Brain Anatomy May Play a Role in Determining Your Food ChoicesGray matter volume in the dosolateral and ventromedial prefrontal cortex predicts whether you will choose a health food option or not, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 21, 2018·4 min readStress Levels Change After MeditationResearchers report meditation and yoga are more effective at reducing stress than Chi in soldiers. Additionally, those who meditate showed stronger executive control.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychologyVisual Neuroscience·June 21, 2018·3 min readHow do Horses Read Human Emotional Cues?Whether a person is familiar to the animal or not, horses integrate human facial expressions and vocal tones to perceive human emotion, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 21, 2018·5 min readWaking Up is Hard to Do: Prefrontal Cortex Implicated in ConsciousnessA new study reveals the prefrontal cortex may play a role in coordinating the level of consciousness through the cholinergic system.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 21, 2018·10 min readViral Connection to Alzheimer’s: Herpes Virus Implicated in Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers provide evidence that certain species of human herpesvirus contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. The study reports high levels of human herpesvirus 6A and 7 were found in brain samples showing signs of Alzheimer's neuropathology. The findings offer hints of the viral mechanisms that could trigger or exacerbate AD.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 21, 2018·4 min readMindful Movement May Lower Stress and AnxietyA new study reveals participating in mindful movement exercises can help to reduce stress, anxiety and feelings of sadness.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 20, 2018·3 min readDeep Brain Stimulation Promising for Those With Mild Alzheimer’sDeep brain stimulation of the fornix may prove to be beneficial for people over the age of 65 who suffer from mild Alzheimer's, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 20, 2018·4 min readCell Type and Environment Influence Protein Turnover in the BrainA new study reveals proteins in the brain are replaced at different rates, depending on their location. The findings could shed light on how the components of different cells are altered, and how this can impact memory formation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·June 20, 2018·5 min readAbsence Epilepsy: When the Brain is Like an Orchestra Without a ConductorResearchers shed light on the neural mechanisms of absence epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 20, 2018·4 min readDaily Cannabis Use on the Rise in American AdultsWhile cannabis use is decreasing among teens, a new study reveals adults in the US are increasingly using marijuana on a daily basis.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 20, 2018·4 min readNo Proof Probiotics Ease AnxietyResearchers find no evidence to back up the claim that probiotics can help to reduce anxiety.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·June 20, 2018·3 min readHalf of Those on Parkinson’s Drugs Develop Impulse Control ProblemsA new study reports Parkinson's patients who take dopamine agonists are more likely to develop impulse control disorders.Read More
