FeaturedGenetics·September 17, 2015·4 min readResearchers Identify Protein That Opens the Door to Cell DeathResearchers have identified a protein embedded in the surface of mitochondria that opens the door to cell death.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 17, 2015·3 min readDiffusion Barrier Protects Against Neural Stem Cell AgingResearchers have identified how neural stem cells remain relatively free of age related damage.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 17, 2015·3 min readOnce Seen, Never Forgotten: Apes Can Anticipate Events in Memorable Movie ScenesResearchers demonstrate apes are able to encode single experience events into long term memory.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 17, 2015·5 min readHealthy Eating May Prevent DepressionAccording to a new study, eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts can help reduce the risk of developing depression.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·September 17, 2015·5 min readDigital ‘Rosetta Stone’ Decrypts How Mutations Rewire Cancer CellsResearchers report they have discovered how genetic cancer mutations attack networks controlling human cells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 17, 2015·4 min readBecoming Freud: Embodiment Modifies Thought ProcessesEmbodying Freud through immersive virtual reality allowed people to give themselves better psychological advice, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·September 17, 2015·2 min readObesity May Increase Risk of Meningioma Brain CancerResearchers report being obese or overweight could be a risk factor for developing meningioma brain cancer.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·September 17, 2015·5 min readCancer Never Rests: Gene Implicated in Disease Disrupts Circadian Rhythm and MetabolismAccording to researchers, a cancer causing gene may affect the circadian clock and metabolism by binding to promoter regions in genes responsible for maintaining these biological functions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 17, 2015·4 min readEveryday Actions, Not Occasional Strenuous Exercise, Most Beneficial for Parkinson’s PatientsA new study reports that embarking on everyday activities, such as doing the laundry or washing dishes, provides more benefit to people with Parkinson's disease than occasional strenuous activity in helping to control their symptoms.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·September 17, 2015·4 min readSlamming on the Brakes: How The Brain Can Abruptly Stop a Planned BehaviorNeurons in the basal forebrain are responsible for our ability to swiftly halt a planned behavior, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 17, 2015·4 min readAges Apart: How the Brain and Liver Age DifferentlyA new study reviews the different aging processes that affect the brain and liver of rats. The findings also allowed the researchers to better understand general overall aging processes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 16, 2015·4 min readSpending Time in Nature May Enhance Immune System and Benefit HealthA new study links spending time in nature with better health and enhanced functioning of the immune system.Read More