FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 2, 2016·5 min readSensorimotor Cortex Commands the Performance of Skilled MovementResearchers report the sensorimotor cortex is essential for initiating and executing complex movement.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 2, 2016·3 min readInflammation Attacks Brain’s Reward Center, Increasing Depression RiskAccording to a new study, the striatum may be directly affected by inflammation, increasing the risk for depression related symptoms.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·February 1, 2016·5 min readResearchers Identify Genetic Cause of Pediatric Brain CancerResearchers identify the genetic mechanism behind angiocentric gliomas, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 1, 2016·4 min readDisruptions to Embryonic Reprogramming Alter Adult Mouse BehaviorEpigenetic reprogramming in mouse embryos can lead to abnormal repetitive behaviors in adulthood, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 1, 2016·4 min readPredicting the Likelihood of Migraines in Concussion PatientsA new study reports researchers have successfully used a mathematical tool to determine which concussion patients will go on to suffer migraine headaches.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 1, 2016·4 min readNo Link Between Genetic Schizophrenia Risk and Subcortical Brain VolumesResearchers find no evidence of a genetic overlap between a risk for schizophrenia and subcortical brain volume, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 1, 2016·3 min readA Better Model for Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers improve both animal and cell models for Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 1, 2016·3 min readTreating Depression in AlcoholicsResearchers offer hope to alcoholics who find it hard to remain sober due to depression.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 1, 2016·4 min readStudy Strengthens Link Between Maternal Obesity and Autism in OffspringA new study provides further evidence of the link between maternal obesity and gestational diabetes with increased risk of autism in the offspring.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·February 1, 2016·3 min readConversational Skills Improved in People With Autism by Blood Pressure MedicationResearchers report a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure may have the potential to improve some social functions in people with autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 1, 2016·3 min readIncreased Weight Loss During Aging Associated With Increased Risk for Mild Cognitive ImpairmentA new study reports that increased weight loss per decade during midlife to late life is associated with an increased risk of developing MCI.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 1, 2016·4 min readTreating ALS By Targeting Upper Motor NeuronsResearchers demonstrate it is possible to modify gene expression in upper motor neurons.Read More
