FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 3, 2017·3 min readSeeking the Neurobiological Basis of Craving in Addiction and Binge EatingResearchers outline how cravings may occur in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 3, 2017·3 min readActive Gaming is Good For Brain Health and MemoryAccording to researchers, playing video games that involve physical activity can help to boost memory and brain health as we age.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 3, 2017·6 min readA Genetic Reason for Impaired Skilled MovementsThe loss of function of two genes prevents infant mice from developing motor skills as they mature, researchers say. The findings could have implications for patients with motor development disabilities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 3, 2017·4 min readNew Role Discovered For Brain RegionResearchers implicate the thalamus in focusing attention during decision making.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 3, 2017·4 min readStopping the Brain’s Memory Circuits From OverheatingResearchers use optogenetics to study impairment to the CA2 region of the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 3, 2017·6 min readResearchers Identify Damage Genes Considered High Risk For Developing Tourette SyndromeResearchers have identified four damaged genes which disrupt normal brain development in those with Tourette syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 3, 2017·5 min readHow Neurons and Glia Cells Are Created in the Developing BrainResearchers have identified a gene that plays a vital role in the production of neurons and glial cells in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 3, 2017·4 min readOne Step Closer to Finding Out How Wine May Protect Your NeuronsA new study finds wine-derived human gut metabolites may have neuroprotective capabilities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 3, 2017·5 min readStudy Reinforces Ketamine’s Reputation as AntidepressantA new study backs up previous research regarding the effectiveness of ketamine in treating depression. Additionally, researchers identified antidepressant effects in Botox, Diclofenac and Minocycline, drugs commonly used for other purposes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 2, 2017·4 min readThe Science of “Hitting the Wall”Researchers find the physiological basis for 'hitting the wall' during exercise.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 2, 2017·6 min readLink Between Social Network Structure and Brain ActivityA neuroimaging study examines the brain's response to social exclusion.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 2, 2017·6 min readUnraveling Fluid Flow in the BrainFindings may prove helpful in diagnosing neurological conditions from vascular dementia to hydrocephalus.Read More