Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 12, 2014·2 min read‘Trojan Horse’ Proteins Used to Target Hard to Reach CancersUsing nanoparticles, researchers have discovered a way to target difficult to reach cancers.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·December 11, 2014·3 min readObese Children’s Brains More Responsive to SugarA new neuroimaging study reports of neural differences in obese children when they taste sugar.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·December 11, 2014·3 min readScientists Define Important Gene Interaction That Drives Aggressive Brain CancerA new study provides evidence of an important link between miR-184 and SND1 in the regulation of malignant glioma brain tumors.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 11, 2014·3 min readRoller Coaster Rides Trigger Stroke in Young BoyResearchers report riding roller coasters seem to have triggered an unusual stroke in a child.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 10, 2014·2 min readStudy Pinpoints Part of Brain That Triggers AddictionOptogenetics study shows activating the amygdala can create an addiction and an intense desire for sugary foods.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·December 10, 2014·3 min readBrain Inflammation A Hallmark Of Autism, Large Scale Analysis ShowsA new gene expression study of the brains of those with autism is the largest of its kind.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·December 10, 2014·4 min readMyelin Linked to Speedy Recovery of Human Visual System after Tumor RemovalNeuroimaging study shows how the brain heals itself within a few weeks of surgery to remove tumors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 10, 2014·5 min readDragonflies on the Hunt Display Complex ChoreographyUsing motion capture techniques to track dragonflies as they hunt their prey, researchers found the insect's movement is guided by internal models of its own body and the anticipated movements of its prey.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 10, 2014·3 min readSmoking Lights up Brain’s Response Differently in Men and WomenCigarette smoking activates dopamine driven satisfaction and pleasure responses differently between the sexes, a neuroimaging study finds.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·December 9, 2014·2 min readStain Every NerveA new technique allows researchers to explore neurons in greater detail than ever before.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 9, 2014·4 min readNitrous Oxide Shows Potential as Treatment Resistant Depression TherapyA new study reports nitrous oxide is showing promise as an effective treatment for depression.Read More
