FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2015·5 min readAlzheimer’s Plaques Reduced by Targeting Sugar Attachment to the BACE1 EnzymeAmyloid beta can be reduced when sugars are prevented from binding to a key enzyme associated with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2015·3 min readCentury Old Drug Reverses Autism Like Symptoms in Fragile X Mouse ModelA drug used for almost 100 years to treat trypanosomiasis appears to be effective in reversing autism like symptoms in mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2015·4 min readExtra Short Nanowires Best for BrainResearchers report shorter nanowires would be a better option for implanting into the brain.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·January 15, 2015·2 min readNo More Neuronal GibberishThe distance between neurons plays a part in regulating brain networks, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 15, 2015·3 min readAutonomous Tots Have Higher Cognitive SkillsA new study reports higher cognitive skills in children with mothers who support the development of their sense of autonomy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 14, 2015·2 min readElectrical Stimulation ‘Tunes’ Visual Attention Using Long Term MemoryA new study challenges current understanding of how visual attention is focused, as well as the roles of long and short term memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 14, 2015·5 min readMusic Cuts Across CulturesA new study reports emotional responses to music appear to cross cultures.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·January 14, 2015·2 min readAdvanced 3D Facial Imaging May Aid in Early Detection of AutismA new study reports researchers have used 3D imaging software and statistical analysis to specific facial measurements in children with autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 14, 2015·4 min readCombat Veterans’ Brains Reveal Hidden Damage from IED BlastsResearchers report they may have discovered the signature of blast neurotrauma.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 13, 2015·4 min readFirst Contracting Human Muscle Grown in LaboratoryResearchers report they have created the first lab grown, contracting human muscles.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 13, 2015·3 min readResearchers Identify Important Control Mechanisms for WalkingResearchers claim to have decoded the spinal cord activation patterns for walking.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·January 13, 2015·4 min readWorld’s Oldest Butchery Tools Gave Evolutionary Edge to Human CommunicationA new study provides evidence for the co-evolution of our ability to communicate and Stone Age butchery tools.Read More