FeaturedNeurology·July 27, 2015·5 min readResistance to Insulin Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports people with insulin resistance, a feature common in type 2 diabetes, can increase the risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 27, 2015·2 min readMemories More Accessible After a Good Night’s SleepAccording to a new study, a good night's sleep can help people recall facts they were unable to remember prior to taking a nap.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 26, 2015·4 min readEat For Pleasure Rather Than Hunger? You May Have a Hormone DeficiencyDo you prefer the taste of fatty food? Are you someone who eats for pleasure rather than for hunger's sake? According to a new study, the tendency to overeat could be due to a hormone deficiency.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·July 26, 2015·7 min readWhat Worm Feeding Behavior Can Teach Us About Human Heart FunctionAccording to a new study, a newly discovered feeding behavior in C. elegans could help researchers gain new insights into human heart function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·July 25, 2015·4 min readBug Off Bug! Fruit Fly May be Aware They are Bugging YouNew research reports that like humans, fruit flies may be self aware of their actions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience Videos·July 25, 2015·4 min readSharpening Object Recognition Algorithms in RobotsA new study reports on how robots programmed to use simultaneous localization and mapping are able to improve their object recognition algorithms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 24, 2015·4 min readThe Role the Brain Plays in Stress Induced AnxietyFindings could help researchers develop new treatments for stressed induced anxiety and other disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 24, 2015·5 min readPlacebo Power: Patients Still Feel Relief Even When They Know They are Taking PlacebosAccording to a new study, even when people are aware they are taking a placebo, they still feel relief from pain.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 24, 2015·4 min readDriven to Distraction: Cell Phone Alerts as Distracting as Texting or Talking When DrivingA new study reports texting or phone calls aren't the only things that distract a driver, cell phone notifications are also distracting.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 24, 2015·2 min readRegular Exercise Could Help Improve Memory in Alzheimer’s PatientsReduced levels of tau protein measured in spinal fluid of older people who regularly exercised. Study finds memory can improve with help of exercise in those with Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 24, 2015·4 min readCombat Veterans PTSD Symptoms Helped With Attention Controlled Video GamesNew studies report that a computerized attention control training program can reduce the effects of PTSD in combat veterans.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 24, 2015·3 min readStructure of Brain Explains Ability to Regulate EmotionsAccording to a new study, people who have problems regulating their emotions have smaller gray matter volume in the orbitofrontal cortex.Read More
