FeaturedNeuroscience·December 26, 2014·3 min readOptogenetics Captures Neuronal Transmission in Live Mammalian BrainResearchers observe and measure synaptic transmission in a live animal using optogenetics.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 23, 2014·2 min readCould Playing Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’ and Other Music Improve Kids’ Brains?Learning an instrument can also train children to control their emotions and diminish their anxiety, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 23, 2014·2 min readEcholocation Acts as Substitute Sense for Blind PeopleResearchers report human echolocation works in tandem with other senses to help deliver vital information for those with visual impairments.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 23, 2014·2 min readSmartphone Thumb Skills Are Altering Our BrainsA new study reports smartphone usage influences cortical activity.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 23, 2014·2 min readResearcher Discovers a Way to Control Internal ClocksResearchers discover REV-ERB plays a key role in circadian rhythm regulation.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 23, 2014·2 min readStress May Increase Desire for Reward but Not PleasureA new study could help explain why stress often leads people to binge eat or relapse into addiction.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 23, 2014·2 min readCould Birdsong Help Us Solve Stuttering?New research suggests we can gain a better understanding of human speech production by looking at the genetics of songbirds.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 22, 2014·2 min readStudy Links Suicide Risk with Insomnia and Alcohol UseGender and insomnia mediate the relationship between alcohol use and suicide risk, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·December 22, 2014·4 min readDiverse Autism Mutations Lead to Different Disease OutcomesResearchers report on how diversity in autistic traits can be traced to differences in genetic mutations.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 22, 2014·4 min readNew Drug Helps Huntington’s Disease Afflicted Mice and Their OffspringThe offspring of mice treated with new drug showed delayed onset and reduced symptoms associated with Huntington's disease, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 22, 2014·3 min readALS Drug Might Help Prevent Fading Memory Associated with Old AgeIn animal studies, riluzole, a drug available for the treatment of ALS, has proven effective in preventing fading memories associated with old age, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 22, 2014·5 min readNew Non-Invasive Method Can Detect Alzheimer’s Disease EarlyNeuroimaging technology shows brain toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease in living animals for the first time, researchers report.Read More
