FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 22, 2015·4 min readSingle Molecular Event Holds Key to How We Evolved to Become the Smartest AnimalsResearchers have uncovered how a change in the PTBP1 protein can spur the creation of neurons. They propose this change could have fuelled the evolution of the human brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 21, 2015·5 min readBreak in Working Relationship Between Two Trash Clearing Proteins May Result in Parkinson’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, when two debris clearing proteins don't work together as they should, Parkinson's disease can occur.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 21, 2015·6 min readFemale or Male? Researching the Complexity of Gender IdentityResearchers at UCLA embark in new studies into the biological origin of gender identity and sexual orientation.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 21, 2015·5 min readDementia Epidemic May Not be Getting Worse, Despite What the Headlines SayAccording to researchers, the number of people with dementia, both in new cases and total number of existing cases, appears to be stabilizing in Western European countries.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 21, 2015·3 min readLingering Physical and Mental Health Issues for Spouses of Stroke SurvivorsA new study reports spouses and caregivers of stroke survivors have an increased risk of physical and mental health problems that may continue for years after their partner's stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 21, 2015·4 min readResearchers Identify Nine Modifiable Risk Factors for Most Cases of Alzheimer’s WorldwideA new study reports there are nine potentially modifiable risk factors that may contribute to a significant number of Alzheimer's disease cases worldwide.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 20, 2015·3 min readBrain Waves Behind IndecisivenessResearchers reveal how different areas of the brain communicate with one another when it comes time to make a decision.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 20, 2015·3 min readWhat Day is it? Why it’s Hard to Keep Track of Days of the WeekA new study reveals mid week days have less mental representations attached to them, making it more difficult for us to recall what day it is.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·August 20, 2015·4 min readStructure of Tumor Suppressing Protein IdentifiedResearchers have established the structure of the tumor suppressing PTEN protein.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·August 20, 2015·4 min readTemporary Postnatal Blindness Triggers Lasting Reorganization in the Infant BrainResearchers report temporary postnatal visual deprivation induces permanent auditory responses in the visual area of the infant's brain.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 20, 2015·5 min readAbused Children Show Encouraging Ability to Regulate EmotionsAccording to a new study, children who have been maltreated have a surprising ability to regulate their emotions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 20, 2015·2 min readPeople with Psychopathic Traits Less Likely to “Catch” a Contagious YawnAccording to a new study, those with psychopathic characteristics are less likely to react to a contagious yawn as their more empathetic peers.Read More