FeaturedNeurology·December 14, 2016·2 min readProtein in Urine Linked to Increased Risk of Memory Problems and DementiaAccording to a new study, protein in urine is associated with a slightly increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 14, 2016·3 min readTeens Benefit From Later High School Start TimesLater high school start times are associated with reduced motor vehicle accidents and less daytime sleepiness for teens, study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 14, 2016·4 min readEarly Signs of Alzheimer’s Detected in Cerebrospinal FluidResearchers have discovered an early immune response in people with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 14, 2016·4 min readGut Cells Are Gatekeepers For Infectious Brain DiseasesA new study reports M cells found in the lining of the gut can help to protect the against prion infections.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 14, 2016·4 min readHow Hearing ‘Twist My Arm’ Engages the BrainResearchers discover metaphors that involve body parts such as arms or legs, such as 'twist my arm, engage a brain region responsible for the visual perception of those parts.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 14, 2016·3 min readVitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Autism Traits in OffspringA new study reveals lower levels of vitamin D at 20 weeks of pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of autism traits in the offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 14, 2016·4 min readLarger Brain Size Linked to Longer Life in DeerFemale red deer with larger brains live longer and have more surviving offspring than those with less endocranial volume, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 14, 2016·4 min readInfants Show Apparent Awareness of Ethnic DifferencesChildren under the age of one appear to be able to notice differences when looking at the faces of women from different ethnic backgrounds, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 14, 2016·6 min readRunners’ Brains May Be More ConnectedAccording to researchers, endurance runners appear to have greater functional connectivity in their brains that those who don't exercise as much.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2016·4 min readNew Discovery May Improve Recovery After StrokeA peptide administered via nasal drops may help improve recovery following ischemic stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2016·6 min readBrain Shrinkage in Multiple Sclerosis Associated With Leaked Protein in BloodFindings could provide a new avenue for treating multiple sclerosis, researcher report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2016·5 min readResearchers Identify New Epilepsy Gene NetworkResearchers have identified a network of 320 genes they believe to be associated with epilepsy.Read More