FeaturedNeuroscience·May 27, 2021·4 min readA Deep Dive Into the BrainDiffuse optical localization imaging (DOLI) is a newly developed fluorescence microscopy technique that allows for high-resolution imaging of microcirculation in a non-invasive manner.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 27, 2021·4 min readDiet and Lifestyle Change Reverses Aging by Three Years in Eight WeeksSimple dietary changes and adopting lifestyle alterations, including improved sleep schedules, taking probiotics, and exercising, can reduce signs of biological aging by three years in just eight weeks, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·May 27, 2021·4 min readRoots of Major Depression Revealed in All Its Genetic ComplexityA new, massive genome wide study has identified 178 genetic variants linked to major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 26, 2021·5 min readThis Brain Circuit Signals When to Stop Eating; Could Regulating It Help With ObesityResearchers have identified a subpopulation of dopaminergic neurons in the caudal ventral tegmental area that appears to suppress food intake by triggering satiation in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 26, 2021·6 min readFundamental Roles of Glucosamine in Brain RevealedGlucosamine is a major component of brain glycogen, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 26, 2021·6 min readBrain Tumors Caused by Normal Neuron Activity in Mice Predisposed to Such TumorsNeural activity plays an underappreciated role in the development and growth of nervous system cancers, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 26, 2021·6 min readAmazon Indigenous Group’s Lifestyle May Hold a Key to Slowing Down AgingThe Tsimane, an indigenous people from the Bolivian Amazon, have less brain atrophy than American aging adults, a new study reports. Additionally, the decrease in their brain volume associated with aging is 70% less than seen in older American adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 26, 2021·2 min readSignificant Otter Helps Couples Communicate From the HeartResearchers have developed a smart-watch app they call Smart Otter, that allows couples to communicate with one another based on sensed heart rate.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 26, 2021·4 min readMemory Details Fade Over Time, With Only the Main Gist PreservedWhile memories become less vibrant and detailed over time, the central gist of the memory is preserved.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 26, 2021·3 min readDon’t Count on Caffeine to Fight Sleep DeprivationA caffeine jolt may give you a little more energy following a restless night of sleep, but it doesn't necessarily help with boosting cognition. Researchers found that while caffeine helped sleep deprived students to perform better at some simple cognition tests, it had no effect on improving performance on more challenging tasks, like placekeeping tests.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 25, 2021·4 min readFeeling Lonely? Turn up the Volume!Lonely and socially isolated people prefer higher volume sounds, such as loud music or background noise, compared to those who feel socially accepted, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 25, 2021·4 min readImpaired Dopamine Transporters Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease-Like SymptomsA rare genetic mutation interferes with dopamine transporters in the brain, causing Parkinson's-like symptoms in children.Read More