FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·June 7, 2016·5 min readStudy Examines Mental Health, Gun Violence and SuicideA new study reports people with serious mental illnesses who used guns to commit suicide are often legally eligible to purchase guns, dexpite having a past record of an involuntary mental health evaluation or hospitalization.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 7, 2016·4 min readA Window to the Gut’s BrainResearchers have developed a new system that allows for real time viewing of the enteric nervous system, and could provide a new way to identify gastrointestinal disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 1, 2016·5 min readA Genetic Cause of Multiple Sclerosis DiscoveredA new study claims researchers have proven multiple sclerosis can be caused by a single genetic mutation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·May 19, 2016·3 min readBrain Scans of Dementia Patients with Coprophagia Showed NeurodegenerationA new study reports on a link between coprophagia and certain neurodegenerative diseases and dementias.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 18, 2016·5 min readHow Depression and Antidepressant Drugs WorkA new study shows the effectiveness of ketamine in treating depression in a mouse model of the disease and also helps bring together two hypotheses for the cause of depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·May 16, 2016·4 min readFirst Peek Into the Brain of a Freely Walking Fruit FlyAccording to a new study, researchers have developed a technique for imaging brain activity in a freely walking fruit fly.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·May 12, 2016·4 min readThe New SLENDR Technique: Protein Labeling in the Developing Brain by Genome EditingResearchers have developed a new method to accurately and rapidly locate proteins within brain cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·May 10, 2016·3 min readAccelerated Risk of Vascular Aging Linked to Chronic Use of Some AntacidsResearchers report the chronic use of drugs to treat heartburn and GERDS can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, vascular dementia and renal failure.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 10, 2016·5 min readMouse Model of Autism Offers Insights For Human PatientsResearchers have developed a new mouse model of a genetically linked type of autism. The new model helps reveal more about the role of genes and brain changes associated with the disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·May 6, 2016·4 min readAlzheimer’s Gene Impairs Memory by Disrupting Brain’s ‘Playback System’According to researchers, the APOE4 gene may interfere with memory formation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 6, 2016·6 min readVirtual Reality Can Help Treat Severe ParanoiaA new study reports virtual reality can help treat severe paranoia by allowing people to face situations they fear.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·May 4, 2016·6 min readKetamine Lifts Depression via a Byproduct of Its MetabolismA metabolite created as the body breaks down ketamine could hold the key to understanding its antidepressant action, a new study reports.Read More