FeaturedNeuroscience·June 23, 2016·5 min readRunning Releases Protein Associated With Improved Memory: Mouse StudyProtein shown to fuel exercise induced neurogenesis in mice also increases when humans run.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 23, 2016·4 min readHow Astrocytes Help Us LearnThe molecule LRP4 on the surface of astrocytes helps to regulate glutamate levels, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 23, 2016·5 min readLoss of Essential Protein in the Choroid Plexus Epithelium Linked to Hydrocephalus in MiceA new study reports mice that lack the protein Alix develop hydrocephalus.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 23, 2016·4 min readA New Switch To Boost MemoryResearchers report a chemical modifications that add methyl groups to RNA could help strengthen memory formation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·June 22, 2016·3 min read“Hey! You Stole My Food!” Abnormal Eating Behaviors in Frontotemporal DementiaA new study investigates the link between frontotemporal dementia and abnormal eating behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 22, 2016·8 min readScientists Uncover Striking Differences Between the Adult and Newborn Mouse BrainStudy reveals a mismatch between neural activity and blood flow in the brains of newborn mice, shedding light on how the developing brain feeds itself.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 22, 2016·4 min readIs Huntington’s Disease More Common Than We Thought?According to new research, more people could have the genetic potential to develop Huntington's disease than previously thought.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 22, 2016·10 min readExclusive Breastfeeding and Early Play Linked to Children’s Later SuccessesResearchers report exclusive breastfeeding until the age of six months is associated with fewer conduct disorders in later childhood. Additionally, enriched play can help enhance cognition.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·June 22, 2016·5 min readHow a Woman With Amnesia Defies Conventional Wisdom About MemoryStudy reveals skills related memory persists in a patient with amnesia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 22, 2016·4 min readLong Term Use of Anticholinergic Drugs Increases Alzheimer’s RiskStudy reveals long term use of anticholinergic drugs, such as those used to treat allergies, can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 22, 2016·3 min readMemory Loss Caused By West Nile Virus ExplainedNeurological problems associated with West Nile disease could be due to the patient's immune system destroying parts of their neurons, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 22, 2016·5 min readMaking Computers Reason and Learn by AnalogyResearchers use cognitive science theories to develop a new model that could allow computers to obtain the ability to reason more like humans and to make moral decisions.Read More