FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 14, 2020·4 min readStudy finds evidence for reduced brain connections in schizophreniaNeuroimaging study reveals decreased levels of the SV2A protein in synapses in patients with schizophrenia. The decrease in the protein could underlie the cognitive difficulties experienced by those with schizophrenia and provide new targets for treatment.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 13, 2020·2 min readLong-term memory performance depends upon gating systemFruit fly study reveals suppression of a genetic switch boosts long-term memory.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 13, 2020·3 min readPotential new treatment for preventing post traumatic stress disorderStudy demonstrates a molecular mechanism that contributes to the development of PTSD. The findings could lead to therapeutic interventions for preventing or treating the disorder.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 13, 2020·4 min readProtein associated with ovarian cancer exacerbates neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’sOCIAD1, a protein commonly associated with ovarian cancer, contributes to neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease by impairing mitochondrial function, leading to synaptic damage and neural vulnerability.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 13, 2020·6 min readCollege students use more marijuana in states where it’s legal, but they binge drink lessMarijuana use rates are increasing in college students in states where recreational use has been legalized. Following cannabis legalization, binge drinking rates between the cohort group fell significantly.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 13, 2020·4 min readCalculated surprise leads to groundbreaking discovery in cognitive control researchThe activity of the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) during motivated control reflects the calculation of surprise. The findings take cognitive control research to new heights by providing insight into how the dACC works as a component of a brain network that supports motivated behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 13, 2020·3 min readLeveraging AI to give voice to the voicelessNewly developed artificial intelligence technology could help counter hate speech directed at minorities and other voiceless groups.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 13, 2020·4 min readConnecting the dots in the migraine brainNeuroimaging study reveals altered structural brain connectivity in patients with chronic and episodic migraines.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 13, 2020·4 min readRisk of lead exposure linked to decreased brain volume in adolescentsChildren raised in areas with a high risk of lead exposure have decreased brain volume and problems with cognitive performance.Read More