FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 2, 2018·4 min readThe Dire Consequences of Sleep DeprivationA new study reveals sleep deprivation can seriously hinder memory. Researchers report one of the main reasons for mistakes and accidents in surgery, transportation and operating power plans appears to be a lack of sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·October 1, 2018·3 min readIrreversible Damage to Color Vision Linked to Popular Erectile Dysfunction DrugA new study reports the popular erectile dysfunction drug, Viagra, can cause long term retinal damage and color vision problems in men.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 1, 2018·5 min readAI Can Better Predict Why Children Struggle at SchoolResearchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that can identify clusters of learning difficulties which did not match the previous diagnosis children had been given.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·October 1, 2018·3 min readLearning to See Friendly Faces in Different PlacesResearchers report on how the brain learns to recognize an individual face, regardless of where it appears in different visual locations.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePainPsychology·October 1, 2018·4 min readVirtual Reality Reduces Pain and Increases Performance During ExerciseResearchers report virtual reality can help to lower pain levels and increase performance when undertaking physical activity. Participants using VR reported a pain intensity 10% lower than those not using the technology when performing isometric bicep curls.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 1, 2018·1 min readLow Estrogen May Be to Blame for Anxiety and Forgetfulness After MenopauseA new rat study reveals anxiety and memory problems may increase as a result in a drop in estrogen levels following menopause.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2018·6 min readCancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on GlucoseResearchers report leukemia undercuts the normal ability of cells to consume glucose, leaving more glucose available to help feed the growth of cancer cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 1, 2018·3 min readInsufficient Sleep Associated with Risky Teen BehaviorA new study reports teens who sleep for less than 6 hours per night are at greater risk of mental health issues, substance abuse, accidents and other risk taking behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 1, 2018·2 min readDog Intelligence ‘Not Exceptional’Researchers say people may be over estimating the cognitive abilities of dogs. A new study reveals dog intelligence is matched with that of other domestic animals, social hunters and carnivores.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 1, 2018·4 min readFamiliar Voices are Easier to Understand, Even if We Don’t Recognize ThemResearchers report familiar voices are easier than those of a stranger to understand, even when the familiar voice is manipulated and the listener can not identify the voice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 1, 2018·4 min readArtificial Sweeteners Have Toxic Effects on Gut BacteriaA new study reports FDA approved artificial sweeteners and some sports supplements are toxic to digestive gut bacteria. Researchers say the consumption of artificial sweeteners can adversely affect gut microbial activity, causing a wide range of health issues from cancers to type-2 diabetes.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2018·5 min readWhat’s in Your DNA?Researchers say 1 in 10 older adults have participated in genetic testing, but far more have an interest in getting their DNA analyzed. However, two thirds of those polled say genetic testing could lead them to worry more about their future health.Read More
