FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2014·4 min readTBI can Disrupt Glymphatic System and Accelerate DementiaA new study reports TBI can disrupt the function of the glymphatic system, causing a build up of toxic proteins in the brain and accelerating neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 3, 2014·4 min readScientists Detect Brain Network That Gives Humans Superior Reasoning SkillsResearchers report the frontoparietal network plays a key role in why humans have superior reasoning skills.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 3, 2014·4 min readBrain Activity after Smokers Quit Predicts Chances of RelapsingWorking memory system disruptions can cause smokers who quit to relapse within days, a neuroimaging study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 3, 2014·2 min readWireless Nanorod Nanotube Film Enables Light Stimulation of Blind RetinaResearchers use nanotechnology to create a light sensitive film that could form the basis for a prosthetic retina.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 2, 2014·5 min readBrain Representations of Social Thoughts Accurately Predict Autism DiagnosisNeuroimaging techniques allow researchers to use neural representations of social thought to predict autism diagnosis with 97 percent accuracy, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2014·1 min readBrain Stimulation Counteracts Dangerous Side Effect of SeizuresStimulating the thalamus and other areas of the brain stem connected with wakefulness can help bring rats back to consciousness after a seizure, new research reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·December 2, 2014·2 min readAlcohol Abuse Linked to Newly Identified Gene NetworkResearchers have identified a network of genes which appears to work together in determining alcohol dependence.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·December 2, 2014·2 min readNew Process Helps Identify Odorant Receptors in Live MiceUsing a new method, researchers identify receptors activated by two odors.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2014·3 min readTeam Develops Drug to Reduce Side Effects of ‘Binge Drinking’Researchers develop a new compound which helps reduce the harmful side effects of binge drinking.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 1, 2014·4 min readStudy Measures Head Blows in Girls’ LacrosseA new study measures the dampening effects of various kinds of sports headgear on head blows.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 1, 2014·4 min readThe Human Eye Can See ‘Invisible’ Infrared LightThe retina can sense infrared light under certain conditions, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2014·3 min readBrain FoldingNew findings could pave the way for future research into brain evolution.Read More
