FeaturedNeurology·September 21, 2016·4 min readCould Fish Oils or Aspirin Delay Dementia?Researchers announce they are conducting a new study to find out if taking aspirin and omega 3 fish oils can improve memory and thinking skills, possibly delaying the onset of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2016·3 min readAncient Brain Area Controls Eye MovementsResearchers report an ancient area of the midbrain in all vertebrates can independently control and re-orientate the eyes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·September 21, 2016·6 min readDementia: Catching the Memory ThiefResearchers report that better education and standards of living may lower the risk of developing dementia than previously thought.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2016·4 min readStimulating Neurons Could Protect Against Brain DamageResearchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows neural networks to protect against the spread of secondary brain damage as seen in TBI and ischemic stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2016·5 min readOlfactory Glomeruli Have a Unique StructureMapping the functional units of the vinegar fly's brain, researchers discover the olfactory glomeruli differs in structure.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2016·4 min readCould Nicotine Help Protect The Aging Brain?When given independently from tobacco, nicotine appears to help protect the aging brain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·September 21, 2016·4 min readDetecting Emotions with Wireless SignalsResearchers have developed a new wireless system that is 87 percent accurate at detecting a person's emotional state.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 20, 2016·2 min readInternational Brain Initiative Launch and VIP Dialog: Towards an International Brain StationThe United States, in collaboration with other nations and the UN Conference on Trade and Development, has announced the launch of an International Brain Initiative.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 20, 2016·4 min readPotential Signature of Cognitive Function in HIV Patients IdentifiedResearchers have discovered a unique epigenetic footprint in specific immune cells that can identify people with HIV who have impaired cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 20, 2016·4 min readSuppressing Schizophrenia Symptoms Without Side Effects: Mouse StudyA new study reports researchers have discovered a mechanism that helps explain how compounds they’re developing can suppress schizophrenia-like symptoms in mice without side effects.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 20, 2016·6 min readFinding Your Way Around in an Uncertain WorldResearchers have analyzed the brain activity of mice approaching a target under interrupted sensory inputs.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 20, 2016·3 min readVirtual Reality Training Improves Social Skills in People With AutismChildren with ASD demonstrated improved social cognition skills and reported better real world relationships following virtual reality training.Read More
