FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 23, 2016·5 min readHow Does Our Brain Decide Whether A Situation is Pleasant or Not?Researchers have identified a mechanism that allows us to judge whether a difficult social situation is emotional negative or positive.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 23, 2016·5 min readStudy Challenges Widely Held View About Children’s Moral JudgementResearchers argue that a child's ability to make a moral judgement has often been substantially underestimated.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeuroscience·September 23, 2016·4 min readResearch on Stress Hormone Effects on the Brain Reveals Unexpected FindingsNew findings suggest common concepts cited in textbooks may need to be adjusted.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 23, 2016·7 min readHuman Neuron Transplants Treat Spinal Cord Injury in MiceResearchers have successfully transplanted human neurons to treat symptoms of spinal cord injury in mice. The researchers believe this could pave the way for eventual treatment in humans.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 23, 2016·3 min readNew Hope in Fight Against Glioblastoma Brain CancerA new study reports blocking specific ADAM enzymes can stop the growth and spread of glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 23, 2016·3 min readOlder Adults With Long Term Alcohol Dependence Lose Neurocognitive FunctionA new study reports continued heavy drinking in older people is associated with poor global cognitive and motor functions.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 23, 2016·6 min readResearchers Successfully Transplant iPSC Derived Retinal Cells from One Monkey to Another Without RejectionResearchers report they have successfully transplanted retinal pigment cells derived from stem cells without rejection or the need of immunosuppressant drugs.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 22, 2016·5 min readBrain to Robot: “Move, Please”Researchers have developed a new robotic exoskeleton system that uses the power of thought control to help move a person's hand.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 22, 2016·5 min readInnovative Tools Will Shed Clarifying Light on Inhibitory NeuronsResearchers have developed a new method that combines genetic markers and virus particles to target GABA cell types with a high degree of specificity.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 22, 2016·6 min readResearchers Reverse Protein Clumping Involved in ALSA new study reveals stabilizing the SOD1 protein can help reverse protein clumping in neurons affected by ALS.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 22, 2016·4 min readNew Drug May Prevent Development and Reduce Progression of Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse StudyAccording to a new study, an experimental drug called laquinimod may help to prevent the development of and reduce the progression of multiple sclerosis.Read More
