FeaturedNeurology·August 17, 2015·3 min readPossible Role of Glial Cells and Astrocytes in Neurological DisordersAccording to researchers, the passage of molecules through astrocytes could play a critical role in disease and health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 17, 2015·6 min readWireless Implantable Optogenetics Device Can Stimulate Nerves in MiceResearchers have developed a new implantable optogenetics device which they believe could expand the scope of this new field of research.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 14, 2015·4 min readLove Bites: Women’s Brains Respond More to Romantic Cues on a Full StomachThe way to a woman's heart could very well be via her stomach. New research finds women respond better to romantic cues when they are full.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 14, 2015·4 min readNew Hope of Better Treatments For Alzheimer’s Disease Thanks to ‘Brainy’ MiceA new study reports that in behavioral tests, PDE4B inhibited mice showed enhanced cognitive abilities. The findings could help researchers develop new treatments for cognitive disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·August 14, 2015·2 min readPuppy Power: Using Puppies to Help Veterans with PTSDA new program is training puppies to help veterans suffering from PTSD.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 14, 2015·4 min readOlder People More Easily Distracted than the YoungA new study reports we tend to be more easily distracted as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 14, 2015·5 min readGorillas Moving Closer to Verbal CommunicationA new study reports gorillas can learn to control vocalization and breathing patterns which are not typical of their natural repertoire.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·August 14, 2015·6 min readCan Your Brain Control How it Loses Control?New findings about glaucoma may have implications for Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
AutismFeatured·August 13, 2015·4 min readExploring the Relationship Between Autism and CreativityAccording to researchers, people with high levels of autistic traits are more likely to produce creative ideas.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 13, 2015·3 min readAerobic Fitness and Thinner Gray Matter Linked to Better Math Skills in ChildrenA new study links better math skills in children with cardiorespiratory fitness and associated gray matter thinning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 13, 2015·4 min readTracking the Neural Circuits Responsible for Driving Mate Choice in FliesA new study explores how a the neural circuitry of a fly assesses the sutability of a potential mate.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 13, 2015·3 min readInsufficient Evidence to Link Violent Video Games to Violent CrimesA new report looks at the relationship between aggressive behavior, violent crimes and video games.Read More