FeaturedNeuroscience·April 15, 2015·3 min readOxytocin Helps Teach Maternal Brain to Respond to Baby’s NeedsOxytocin acts on individual brain cells to prompt specific social behaviors, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·April 15, 2015·5 min readPaternal Sperm May Hold Clues to AutismA new study reports epigenetic tags on the DNA of paternal sperm is linked to autism symptoms in their offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 15, 2015·4 min readDeficiencies of Fish Oil Fatty Acids Can Limit Brain Growth During DevelopmentFatty acids found in fish oil is vitally important for the developing brain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 14, 2015·5 min readMeaningful Social Engagement Could Prevent Brain Atrophy and Improve Memory in Older PeopleAccording to a new study, embarking in civic activities may reverse normal brain shrinkage associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 14, 2015·4 min readNew Staining Method Could Help Map Entire BrainA new staining method could bring mapping an entire mouse brain within reach.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 14, 2015·4 min readResearchers Discover A Potential New Cause of Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, researchers believe they have discovered a potential new cause of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 14, 2015·2 min readStudy Contradicts Speculation That Playing Violent Video Games Cause Aggression in Autistic AdultsA new study reports, that despite much speculation, the effects of violent video games on aggression as similar for adults with and without autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 14, 2015·4 min readCellular Signals for Pain Fine Tune Neurons’ Sensitivity to OpioidsResearchers discover how pain fine tunes pain relief. The findings could help further understanding of pain and addiction to opioids.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 13, 2015·2 min readMedical Marijuana Liquid Could Help Treat Severe Epilepsy in ChildrenResearchers report cannabidiol could help treat children with severe epilepsy who have not responded to other therapies.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·April 13, 2015·4 min readDancing the Tango Could Benefit People With Parkinson’sA new study suggests dancing the Argentine tango could have positive effects for Parkinson's patients.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 13, 2015·6 min readThe Impact of Genetics to the Placebo ResponseResearchers examine the effect genomics is having on placebos in research and patient care.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 13, 2015·6 min readHow Deep Brain Stimulation Exerts Therapeutic Effects for Parkinson’s PatientsA new study reveals deep brain stimulation helps reduce excessive synchronization of brain activity in the motor cortex of Parkinson's patients.Read More