AutismFeatured·June 1, 2016·3 min readNovel Mouse Model Sheds New Light on Autism Spectrum DisorderA new mouse model shows that when more of a specific molecule moves to different parts of a neuron, it can lead to behaviors that resemble aspects of human ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 1, 2016·3 min readLong-Term Memory Test Could Aid Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’sA combination of neuroimaging and long term memory tests could help with the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 1, 2016·5 min readA Genetic Cause of Multiple Sclerosis DiscoveredA new study claims researchers have proven multiple sclerosis can be caused by a single genetic mutation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 31, 2016·5 min readNew Signs of Stress Damage to the Brain: Mouse StudyA new study reports prolonged exposure to stress can result in structural changes to the amygdala in mice.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 31, 2016·6 min readThis is the Teenage Brain on Social MediaA new study sheds light on the influence of peers and social networking on the teenage brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2016·4 min readLeaky Blood-Brain Barrier Linked to Alzheimer’sIncreased blood brain barrier permeability may be a key mechanism in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·May 31, 2016·4 min readBaby Talk Can Help Songbirds Learn Their SongsAccording to a new study, adult songbirds modify their vocalizations when singing to juveniles in much the same way humans do when talking to babies.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 31, 2016·2 min readBrain Structure That Tracks Negative Events Backfires in DepressionIn depressed people, the habenula functions abnormally, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 30, 2016·3 min readFish Courtship Pheromone Uses the Brain’s Smell PathwayA pheromone released by female zebrafish is sensed by the olfactory receptors of males, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 29, 2016·8 min readGenome Wide Sequencing Enables Treatment of Some Intellectual DisabilitiesA new study reports on the potential life changing benefits of GWS for children with certain intellectual disabilities.Read More
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