FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 22, 2021·7 min readSigns of Inflammation in Brains of People Who Died of COVID-19Post-mortem studies of COVID-19 patients revealed significant signs of neuroinflammation and impaired brain circuits which researchers believe were caused by the disease. Researchers said the changes noticed in the brains of COVID patients were similar to the changes that occur in both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 22, 2021·6 min readIt’s True: Stress Does Turn Hair Gray (and It’s Reversible)Study confirms stress can accelerate premature graying of hair, but there is hope. Reducing stress helps to restore some of your natural color.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 22, 2021·4 min readIn Many Cases, Multiple Sclerosis Starts Long Before the DiagnosisMore frequent hospital and doctor's office visits in the years leading up to multiple sclerosis diagnosis with early MS type symptoms are usually associated with a prodromal phase of the disease, when they should be regarded as an ongoing progression of the autoimmune disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2021·5 min readBrain Differences in Interpreting Physical Signals in Mental Health DisordersActivity in the dorsal mid insular could drive different interpretations in bodily sensations in those with mental health disorders like depression, anorexia, and panic disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2021·4 min readMental Well-Being Higher In the Summer vs. FallPeople report mental distress is reduced in the Summer compared to the Fall. Researchers speculate the seasonal improvement in mental wellbeing could be a result of improved diet, more frequent exercise, and improved sleep quality during the Summer months.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·June 22, 2021·4 min readChildren Recycle Brain Regions When Acquiring New SkillsA new study sheds light on visual development and learning in children. Researchers found cortical recycling in the ventral temporal cortex reflects adjustments to changing visual demands throughout childhood.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2021·4 min readPersonality Traits Relate to Being a Morning or Evening PersonPeople who ranked higher for conscientiousness and lower in openness tend to be morning people, a new study reports. Researchers say the link between personality traits and morning/evening chronotypes is partly due to genetic factors.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2021·4 min readRunning to Music Combats Mental FatigueListening to music while running can help improve people's performance when they feel mentally fatigued.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 21, 2021·5 min readInvestigational Alzheimer’s Drug Improves Biomarkers of the DiseaseGantenerumab, an investigational drug for Alzheimer's disease, reduced amyloid plaques and lowered tau levels in the brains of people with genetic risk factors for the neurodegenerative disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·June 21, 2021·3 min readA Robot Has Learned to Combine Vision and TouchCombining deep learning algorithms with robotic engineering, researchers have developed a new robot able to combine vision and touch.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 21, 2021·3 min readSleep Is Essential to HealthQuality sleep is a biological necessity, researchers say. Inadequate sleep, sleep disorders, and sleep disruptions contribute to physical and mental health problems, and can cause public safety issues.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·June 21, 2021·2 min readListening to Mix of Sounds and Silence Preserves Temporal Sound Processing in MiceTemporal sound processing can be maintained in mouse models of congenital hearing loss with exposure to broadband sounds embedded with pauses, a new study reports.Read More