FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 8, 2021·5 min readThe Evolution of Mammals Reveals 2,000 New Genes Key to Longevity in HumansResearchers have identified 2,000 genes in humans linked to longevity. The genes are associated with biological mechanisms that drive the prolongation of life in mammals, including DNA repair, coagulation, and immune response.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·September 8, 2021·7 min readBehind the Scenes, Brain Circuit Ensures Vision Remains ReliableWhile some types of excitatory neurons respond to images and represent them in the visual cortex, the activity of two types of inhibitory interneurons combine in a circuit to reinforce visual stability and reliability.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 8, 2021·2 min readNew Information on the Early Stages of Dementia With Lewy BodiesNew findings reinforce the idea that dementia with Lewy bodies can be pathologically classified as two different and distinct disease types.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 8, 2021·5 min readAging: It’s More Complicated Than We ThoughtA new study on aging reveals a surprising discovery about the connection between protein shape and mitochondrial health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 8, 2021·4 min readClues to Brain Health May Lie in the GutResearchers evaluate the role of the gut-brain axis in relation to health conditions and report on how gut-based interventions could provide relief for some mental health disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 7, 2021·6 min readMassage Stones Help Uncover Role of Prefrontal Cortex in Sensory PerceptionFindings shed new light on the role the prefrontal cortex plays in sensory processing and perception.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 7, 2021·4 min readBoom in Social Stress May Contribute to Population DeclineResearchers hypothesis the projected decline in global population by 2064 will be a result of social stress.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 7, 2021·4 min readSocial Isolation Can Be Deadly for Older AdultsSocially isolated older adults are more likely to die when admitted to ICU or face an increased risk of disability once discharged than those who have social support.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 7, 2021·4 min readInfants Link Language and Cognition, Whether the Language Is Spoken or a Sign LanguageJust as with spoken language, sign language supports cognitive development in hearing infants.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 7, 2021·4 min readOmega 3 Intake Linked to Stable Memory Function in Alzheimer’s PatientsSmall scale study reveals Omega 3 supplements stabilized memory function in adults with Alzheimer's disease. Those who did not take omega-3 supplements showed a deterioration in memory function.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 7, 2021·2 min readNew Open Access Resource Counters Misinformation on Genomics of Human BehaviorA new, open access repository incorporates frequently asked questions and answers by genomics researchers to provide a better general understanding of what their studies do, and do not show.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 7, 2021·3 min readPTSD Differences Between Males and FemalesVirginia Tech researchers have been awarded a grant to study how a protein system impacts fear conditioning differences between males and females.Read More