FeaturedPsychology·May 20, 2016·5 min readWhat the New York Times Gets Wrong About PTSDA new study examines how an influential news paper has portrayed PTSD since the diagnosis was added to the DSM-III in 1980 to the present day.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 20, 2016·4 min readEnzyme Pair Play Crucial Role in Maintaining Balance of Cellular ProcessesFindings could help researchers better understand how certain neurodegenerative diseases may arise.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 20, 2016·7 min readScent Guides Hawk Moths to the Best Fitting FlowersAccording to a new study, hawk moths recognize the scent of flowers matching its proboscis to help optimize energy gained.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 20, 2016·5 min readStatic Electricity Allows RoboBees to Land and Stick to SurfacesResearchers have developed flying microrobots that are able to perch during flight to save energy, just like bats, birds and insects.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 20, 2016·2 min readTrapping Individual Cell Types in the Mouse BrainA new study reports researchers have developed a new approach for genetically identifying and manipulating neurons in the mouse brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 20, 2016·3 min readHow Antibodies Access Neurons to Fight InfectionResearchers report they have solved the puzzle as to how antibodies enter the nervous system to control viral infections.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2016·4 min readElectronic Device Detects Molecules Linked to Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’sResearchers have developed a new biosensor that is capable of detecting molecules associated with certain neurodegenerative diseases and cancers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·May 19, 2016·3 min readBrain Scans of Dementia Patients with Coprophagia Showed NeurodegenerationA new study reports on a link between coprophagia and certain neurodegenerative diseases and dementias.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2016·4 min readMechanism That Reduces Effect of Cocaine on the Brain IdentifiedA new study reports microglia can diminish the adverse changes to neural circuitry bought on by chronic cocaine use.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 19, 2016·3 min readEffect of Laxatives Could Provide New Clues About Parkinson’sResearchers report the rigidity found in Parkinson's flattens off with regular use of laxatives to help manage constipation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2016·5 min readWhy Staying Up Later Makes Us Tired: Fruit Fly StudyResearchers report they have identified the neurons responsible for why delaying bedtime can create chronic daytime sleepiness.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 19, 2016·3 min readImmune Cells May Protect Against Alzheimer’sResearchers report microglia may actually protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease by containing the spread of amyloid plaques.Read More