Featured·January 22, 2015·4 min readOptimizing Optimization AlgorithmsNew analysis shows how to generate the best results when approximating solutions to complex engineering problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 22, 2015·3 min readEstrogen Producing Neurons Influence Aggression in Both SexesWhen aromatase+ neurons are depleted, both male and female mice are slower to show aggressive signs, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 21, 2015·2 min readResearchers Find Where Visual Memories Are MadeDramatic changes occur in the primary visual cortex when mice learn to distinguish novel from familiar visual stimuli, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 21, 2015·2 min readGlobal Consortium Attempts to Crack the Brain’s Genetic CodeCrowdsourced project identifies eight common genetic mutations which appear to age the brain by an average of three years, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 20, 2015·2 min readA Chemical Modified Version of the Second Messenger cAMPA new paper describes the development of a cAMP analogue which specifically activates only Epac2.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·January 20, 2015·2 min readConnection Between Childhood Adversity and Psychiatric Disorders Seen at Cellular LevelChildhood adversity and lifetime psychopathology are associated with shorter telomeres and higher mtDNA content, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 20, 2015·3 min readIodine Deficiency in Pregnant Women Impairs Embryonic Brain DevelopmentA new study reports iodine deficiency during pregnancy can impact embryonic brain development.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 20, 2015·4 min readStem Cell Transplantation Shows Potential for Reducing Disability in Patients with MSAccording to a new study, MS patients who received stem cell transplants reported improvements in measures of their disability and quality of life.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 19, 2015·3 min readMajor Cause of Blindness Linked to Calcium Deposits in the EyeResearchers link microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate to the development of AMD.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 19, 2015·3 min readHow Does the Brain Adapt to the Restoration of Eyesight?A new study could help pave the way for developing adaptive rehabilitation programs following visual restoration surgery.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 19, 2015·3 min readA New Neural Circuit Controls Fear in the BrainA pathway which regulates fear memory and behavior in mice has been discovered by researchers.Read More
