FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 15, 2016·4 min readClarifying the Role of CHOP/GADD153 in Cell DeathA new study that investigates the molecular mechanism of CHOP dependent apoptosis has important implications in Alzheimer's and other diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 13, 2016·4 min readNew Learning Rule For Pattern CompletionResearchers have discovered a new learning rule for a specific type of excitatory synaptic connection in the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 13, 2016·4 min readEvaluating Animal Threats and Human Intentions Uses Common Brain NetworkA new study provides insight into basic features of human cognition; how we understand and evaluate other creatures.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 13, 2016·3 min readResponse to PTSD Treatment Associated With Size of HippocampusResearchers report patients with greater hippocampal volume responded better to treatments for PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 13, 2016·3 min readREM Sleep is a Keystone of Memory Formation in MiceA new study provides evidence that REM sleep does play a vital role in memory formation, at least in mice.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 13, 2016·4 min readPrenatal Stress Could Enhance Protective Mechanisms of BabiesResearchers report the oxytocin receptor gene is activated more easily in infants of mothers who faced maternal stress and depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 12, 2016·5 min readDepression is Driven by Network of Genes That Spans Brain CircuitsAccording to a new study, susceptibility to depression can be affected by tweaking specific gene networks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 12, 2016·4 min readA “Sixth Sense” Protects Drivers, Except When TextingA new study reports the anterior cingulate cortex intervenes when driving distracted, but not when texting and driving.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 12, 2016·3 min readStudy of Glioma Susceptibility in Dogs May Yield Insights for HumansA new study study of the genetic factors underlying glioma formation in dogs reveals three genes associated with the cancer. The findings may prove helpful in diagnosis and developing new treatments for humans.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 12, 2016·3 min readOnly Skin Deep? Botox May Affect Perceptions of EmotionA new study reports Botox treatments temporarily block proprioceptive feedback, essentially making it difficult for others to read emotion from facial expressions.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·May 12, 2016·4 min readThe New SLENDR Technique: Protein Labeling in the Developing Brain by Genome EditingResearchers have developed a new method to accurately and rapidly locate proteins within brain cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·May 12, 2016·4 min readStudy Reveals Why Chronic Pain May PersistA new study may provide clues as to why chronic pain can persist, even though the injury that caused it has healed.Read More