FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 9, 2014·2 min readMining Big Data Yields Alzheimer’s DiscoveryAnalyzing big data, researchers identify a new gene linked to Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2014·2 min readHunger Games: How the Brain ‘Browns’ Fat to Aid Weight LossA new study reveals a molecular process in the brain which impacts how much energy we can burn and how much weight we can lose.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 9, 2014·3 min readNewly Discovered Brain Cells Explain a Prosocial Effect of OxytocinResearchers reveal a mechanism by which oxytocin has an effect on interaction between the sexes.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 9, 2014·2 min readFixing a Faulty Molecular ‘Transport Hub’ Could Slow Brain DegenerationA new finding into how the body sorts and transports proteins within cells could lead to new treatments for some neurodegenerative disorders, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 8, 2014·3 min readParkinson’s Progression Slowed by Drug Being Evaluated for Gaucher DiseaseA drug which is being evaluated for the treatment of Gaucher disease has been shown to help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease in mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 8, 2014·3 min readIn a Battle of Brains, Bigger Isn’t Always BetterBigger brains don't necessarily mean greater intelligence, at least in mice and rats, a new study reports. The findings could have major implications for the future of research into learning and behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2014·5 min readAmputees Discern Familiar Sensations Across Prosthetic HandAmputees are able to regain sense of touch and 'feel' with their prosthetic hands, thanks to new technological advances.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2014·2 min readNeuroscientists Use Snail Research to Help Explain “Chemo Brain”A new study provides a possible explanation as to what causes cognitive and memory problems associated with chemotherapy treatments.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2014·5 min readMind Controlled Prosthetic Arms That Work in Daily Life Are Now a RealityResearchers develop a robotic prosthesis which can be controlled by implanted neuromuscular interfaces.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 8, 2014·3 min readInsomnia Among Older Adults May Be Tied to Sleep Quality, Not DurationA new study reports insomnia, especially in older people, stems from the quality of rest a person gets and not the overall amount of sleep.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 7, 2014·4 min readWorking Memory Hinders Learning in SchizophreniaResearchers pinpoint working memory as a potential source of learning difficulties some people with schizophrenia experience.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 7, 2014·4 min readNew Genetic Variants Associated with Coffee DrinkingResearchers have identified six new genetic variants associated with habitual coffee drinking.Read More
