FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 13, 2018·4 min read‘Gut Instinct’ May Have Been the GPS of Human AncestorsResearchers have discovered another purpose for the gut-brain axis; relaying information to the hippocampus to store information about our environment and location.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 13, 2018·4 min readThe Impact Religion Has on Sleep QualityA new study reveals a link between religious attendance and better sleep quality. Researchers say religiosity could decrease some psychological distress, substance abuse and stress exposure, all of which are associated with sleep outcomes.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 12, 2018·5 min readBinging, Purging and Fasting More Common in Overweight and Obese Young AdultsA new study reports overweight and obese young adults are almost twice as likely than their peers of lower weight to binge, purge and embark on other behaviors associated with eating disorders. Researchers found Asian/Pacific islanders and sexual minorities were also at higher risk of developing eating disorders.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 12, 2018·5 min readContent of Service Members’ Art Linked to Their Trauma LevelsResearchers discover a correlation between clinical symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety in visual self expression masks service members were asked to create during art therapy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 12, 2018·4 min readPotential New Treatment for Drug Addiction Relapse RevealedA drug that blocks the alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor may provide a new method for combating drug addiction relapse, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 12, 2018·3 min readMolecular Mechanisms of Parkinson’s Disease UnraveledIn Parkinson's disease, alpha synuclein clumps move to and damage mitochondrial proteins, making them less efficient and causing the mitochondrial to burst, leaking out chemicals that tell the cells to die, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 12, 2018·3 min readBetter Physical Fitness and Lower Aortic Stiffness Key to Slower Brain AgingA new study reports greater physical fitness and a more elastic aorta can protect cognitive function during aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 12, 2018·2 min readMusic Playschool Enhances Children’s Linguistic SkillsIncorporating musical lessons into preschool classes can significantly help to improve children's linguistic skills, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 12, 2018·4 min readChildren with Kidney Disease Show Blood Flow Changes in BrainAccording to a new study, children and young adults with chronic kidney disease have changes in cerebral blood flow that could increase the risk of cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 12, 2018·6 min readOne-Third of US Adults May Unknowingly Use Medications that Can Cause DepressionResearchers say almost one third of Americans are unknowingly taking medications that can increase depression and suicide risks.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 12, 2018·5 min readProtein’s Role in Mediating Brain’s Response to Stress IdentifiedResearchers have identified the role Klf9 plays in the brain's response to stress. The study reports elevated levels of the protein were discovered in the hippocampus of women with MDD who faced stressful events.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 12, 2018·7 min readPoet Robert Burns May Have Suffered From Bipolar DisorderResearchers examine the personal writings of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard, and conclude he may have suffered from bipolar disorder.Read More
