FeaturedGenetics·February 9, 2016·6 min readIlluminating the ‘Dark Side’ of the TranscriptomeResearchers have devised a new way to map the transcriptome. In the process, they have revealed important variations in protein synthesis. The approach could have implications for furthering understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 9, 2016·5 min readHow Brain Size Affects Hunting Strategy in the Insect WorldResearchers are studying hunting behaviors in various flying insects to determine how their visual systems influence their attack strategy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 9, 2016·3 min readResearchers Discover Lipid Link in Inherited Form of Alzheimer’sResearchers have identified biochemical changes that occur in the blood of people with an inherited form of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 8, 2016·5 min readPredicting Who Will Develop Multiple SclerosisA new study has been launched to investigate the events leading up to multiple sclerosis in people at risk for developing the disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 8, 2016·4 min readSuicide Risk Increased Three Fold in Adults Following ConcussionAccording to a new study, the long term risk of suicide in adults who have had a concussion is three times higher than the population norm.Read More
Featured·February 8, 2016·4 min readNeuroprotective Protein in Blood Could Be an Alzheimer’s BiomarkerFindings could help physicians screen for, and effectively diagnose Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·February 8, 2016·6 min readCotton Candy Machines May Hold Key for Making Artificial OrgansA new study reports a modified $40 cotton candy machine could hold the key to creating artificial organs and capillary networks.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 8, 2016·6 min readNew Device Could Help Get Paralyzed People Back on Their FeetA new stent-based electrode BMI could help restore some movement to people with paralysis without the need for open brain surgery.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 8, 2016·4 min readPast Experience Alters Brain Circuitry Responsible for Memory and RecognitionA new study sheds light on the internal workings of brain regions involved in recognizing and remembering objects.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeuroscience·February 8, 2016·3 min readAdult Neurogenesis May Be Increased by Sustained Aerobic ExerciseAccording to a new study, sustained aerobic exercise, such as running, appears to increase hippocampal neurogenesis in the adult brain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 8, 2016·2 min readWhy Some People Always Agree With OthersA new study looks at why some individuals choose to agree to others most of the time to spare themselves feelings of discomfort.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 8, 2016·5 min readPinpointing the Origin of the Sigh Reflex in the BrainResearchers have discovered two clusters of neurons in the brain stem that are responsible for turning normal breaths into sighs.Read More