FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 15, 2017·5 min readFirmer, Fitter Frame Linked to Firmer, Fitter BrainUsing magnetic resonance elastography, researchers find people who are aerobically fit tend to have a more elastic and firmer hippocampus.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 15, 2017·4 min readEating Habits Affect Skin’s Protection Against SunAccording to a Cell Reports study, mice with abnormal eating schedules are more likely to develop skin cancer cells. Researchers report abnormal eating times disrupt the skin's circadian cycle and weakens the potency of an enzyme that protects against UV rays.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 15, 2017·5 min readBrain Responses to Lip-Reading Can Benefit Cochlear Implant UsersContrary to common belief, lip reading can have a beneficial effect for those with cochlear implants. Researchers found the more a person's brain responded to lip reading, the more responsive the brain became to sound delivered through the implant.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 15, 2017·4 min readWill Ketamine Treat Your Depression? Check Your Activity MonitorA new study reports depressed people who responded to ketamine found their activity increased during earlier parts of the day. Researchers suggest clock gene machinery may be linked to the type of depression that responds to ketamine treatment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 15, 2017·4 min readWeight Gain Receptor Linked to Antipsychotic DrugA new study implicates serotonin 2c receptors with metabolic side effects caused by a common class of antipsychotic medications.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 15, 2017·4 min readNew Machine Learning Program Shows Promise For Early Alzheimer’s DiagnosisResearchers have developed a new algorithm that integrates Alzheimer's indicators from MRI measurements to predict patients with the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 15, 2017·4 min readAdult Brains Produce New Cells in Previously Undiscovered AreaUniversity of Queensland researchers report they have discovered evidence of neurogenesis in the amygdala. Researchers say their findings could help develop new avenues of treatment for fear processing disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 14, 2017·4 min readOxytocin and Social Norms Reduce XenophobiaResearchers report social norms together with increasing oxytocin can counter xenophobia by enhancing altruistic behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 14, 2017·3 min readFrequent Binge Watching Leads to Poor SleepFrequent binge watching leas to poor sleep quality and insomnia, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 14, 2017·4 min readPepsi or Coke? Partner’s Choices Can Make You MiserableDuke researchers report the brands your partners choose could impact your happiness.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 14, 2017·5 min readCognitive Abilities Seem to Reinforce Each Other in AdolescenceA new study reports cognitive abilities mutually assist each other during development. This results in improved cognitive skills and general intelligence over time.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 14, 2017·3 min readGene Combinations That Cause Glioblastoma Brain Cancer IdentifiedCRISPR technology and advanced screening techniques allow researchers to comb through over 1500 genetic combinations to find multiple drivers of glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
