FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 29, 2022·3 min readClues Into a Sleep MysteryUsing gene editing to disrupt a gene in the thalamus that codes for a protein that binds to GABA boosted the activity of delta waves and promoted deep sleep in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 29, 2022·5 min readHow Ritalin Sharpens AttentionStudy sheds new light on the neurobiological mechanisms that occur, allowing the ADHD drug Ritalin to improve attention and report the drug could have benefits for a range of cognitive changes associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 29, 2022·5 min readStress, Anxiety and Depression During Pregnancy May Hinder Toddler’s Cognitive DevelopmentStress, anxiety, and depression during pregnancy were associated with altered key features in fetal brain development, resulting in decreased cognitive offspring in a child at 18 months of age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 28, 2022·5 min readLiving in Areas With More Greenery May Boost Cognitive FunctionLiving near green spaces improves processing speed, cognitive function, and attention in addition to improving mental health, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 28, 2022·3 min readNew Brain Learning Mechanism Calls for Revision of Long-Held Neuroscience HypothesisExperimental observations conclude learning is mainly performed by neural dendrite trees as opposed to modifying solely through the strength of the synapses, as previously believed.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 28, 2022·5 min readNerd Cells, ‘Super-Calculating’ Network in the Human Brain DiscoveredNewly identified "nerd cells" code for speed, direction, and position all at once.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 28, 2022·5 min readStudy Outlines the Characteristics of a ‘Longevity Diet’Researchers have identified an optimal diet to extend longevity comprising of various aspects of diet, from food composition and caloric intake to the length and frequency of fasting periods.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 28, 2022·5 min readNew Function Performed by Nearly Half of Brain Cells DiscoveredThe release of potassium ions from neurons charges the electrical activity of astrocytes, allowing for the control of neurotransmission. The astrocyte-neuron crosstalk raises questions as to how the interaction works in brain pathology and the implications for memory and learning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 28, 2022·4 min readSeven Hours of Sleep Is Optimal in Middle and Old AgeThe optimal amount of sleep for middle-aged and older adults is seven hours per night. Sleeping too little, or too much, was associated with poor cognitive performance and mental health, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 28, 2022·5 min readNeural Pathway Key to Sensation of Pleasant Touch IdentifiedResearchers have identified a specific neural circuit and neuropeptide responsible for relaying the sensation of a pleasant touch from the skin to the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 27, 2022·6 min readHow Effects on the Brain Can Produce Long COVIDImmune system mediated injury rather than the virus entering and killing brain cells may explain why people experience long-term consequences associated with COVID-19 infection.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 27, 2022·6 min readCan Drinking Tea Improve Cognitive Function and Help Prevent Cognitive Decline?From helping to improve attention and staving off cognitive decline, to improving immune system function, researchers explore the many health benefits tea has to offer.Read More
