FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 14, 2020·5 min readHow Our Brains Know When Something’s DifferentResearchers discovered how a group of high-frequency brain waves help us to unconsciously set expectation of the world around us and realize something is different by comparing past memories with current situations.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 12, 2020·2 min readBrain Implants Enable Man to Simultaneously Control Two Prosthetic Limbs with ‘Thoughts’A newly developed simultaneous brain-machine interface allowed a quadriplegic man to control two prosthetic arms with the power of his mind.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 11, 2020·4 min readThe Machine as Extension of the BodyA new study discusses the key challenges of the fusion between neuroscience and robotics.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·December 11, 2020·2 min readSounds and Smells Could Sway Our Self-ImageOur sense of smell and hearing could have a significant impact on self-image and body perception.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychologyVisual Neuroscience·December 11, 2020·5 min readLike Adults, Children by Age 3 Prefer Seeing Fractal PatternsChildren as young as three have an adult-like preference for visual fractal patterns commonly seen in nature. The findings suggest the preference for common natural fractal patterns develops early in life.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·December 11, 2020·4 min readVitamin D the Clue to More Autism Spectrum Disorder in BoysVitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may explain why males are three times more likely to be diagnosed with ASD than girls. The study reports prenatal vitamin d deficiency increases testosterone in the developing male brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 11, 2020·4 min readGut Microbiota Plays a Role in Brain Function and Mood RegulationAn imbalance in gut bacteria can cause the reduction of some metabolites, resulting in depression-like symptoms. The findings contribute to the growing body of evidence for the role the microbiome plays in brain function and mental health.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 10, 2020·5 min readSmall Molecule Restores Muscle Strength and Boosts Endurance in Old MiceA single protein called 15-PGDH appears to be a master regulator of muscle function during aging. Blocking the protein in mice increased muscle strength and endurance.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 10, 2020·5 min readDogs and Their Owners Share a Risk of Developing DiabetesDog owners whose pets are diabetic are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those with healthier pets. The study supports the hypothesis that pet owners may share certain behaviors, such as physical activity level, with their pet.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 10, 2020·5 min readAntiepileptic Drug Reduces Motor Neuron Excitability in ALSEzogabine, an antiepileptic drug, reduces the excitability of cortical and spinal motor neurons associated with ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 10, 2020·3 min readRobots Could Replace Real Therapy DogsBiomimetic robot dogs may be just as effective as therapy dogs for some people.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·December 10, 2020·4 min readWhen It Comes to Feeling Pain, Touch or an Itch, Location MattersStudy identifies where different cells associated with triggering sensorimotor reflexes are located in the spinal cord.Read More