FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·February 26, 2021·5 min readHow Exercise Keeps Your Brain Healthy and Protects It Against Depression and AnxietyFrom helping improve cognitive health to improving symptoms of mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, researchers examine the benefits of exercise on brain health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 26, 2021·4 min readSocial Media Use Driven by Search for Reward, Akin to Animals Seeking FoodThe use of social media, specifically to drive "likes" to our content, follows a pattern of "reward learning", much like when an animal is trained to seek food rewards.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 26, 2021·4 min readA New Substance to Suppress NeuroinflammationHymecromone, a commonly prescribed spasmolytic medication, is able to suppress immune response in astrocytes in the central nervous system.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 26, 2021·5 min readHeart Problems Alter Gene Activity in the HippocampusCardiovascular problems can alter gene activity in the hippocampus, increasing the risk for cognitive decline and memory deficits, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 26, 2021·5 min readThe Impact of Patient Sex on Treatment Strategies for Spinal Cord InjuriesBoth the ApoE genotype and the sex of the mouse impacted the manner in which the animals with spinal cord injury responded to hypoxia treatment. Females with the ApoE e4 gene had a negative response to intermittent hypoxia.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 26, 2021·4 min readSexual Intimacy Is a Natural Sleep Aid for InsomniaSexual activity before sleep increases oxytocin and reduces the stress-related hormone cortisol. Researchers say sexual activity at bedtime can help reduce symptoms of insomnia and reduce sleep disruptions.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 26, 2021·2 min readNew Signaling Pathway in NeuronsStudy details a signaling pathway that prevents the overproduction of snRNPs when they are not required.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 25, 2021·2 min readHow Amyloid Beta Contributes to Loss of Smell in Alzheimer’s DiseaseRegions of the olfactory system in mice with higher amyloid beta expression exhibited lower activation of olfactory sensory neurons and decreased odor detection.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 25, 2021·6 min readPromising Results for Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Alzheimer’sFocused ultrasound targeting the hippocampus may induce an immunological healing response for those with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 25, 2021·4 min readStudy Defines Ideal Children’s Bedtime RoutineResearchers outline six key measures that should be implemented to optimize your child's bedtime routine.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2021·4 min readHow Light Could Activate NeuronsStudy provides a broader understanding of light's ability to break chemical bonds and release active molecules.Read More