Neuroscience

Neuroscience research articles are provided.

What is neuroscience? Neuroscience is the scientific study of nervous systems. Neuroscience can involve research from many branches of science including those involving neurology, brain science, neurobiology, psychology, computer science, artificial intelligence, statistics, prosthetics, neuroimaging, engineering, medicine, physics, mathematics, pharmacology, electrophysiology, biology, robotics and technology.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·January 7, 2021·4 min read

Researchers Identify and Characterize 3 Molecular Subtypes of Alzheimer’s

Using data from RNA sequencing, researchers have identified three molecular subtypes of Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 5, 2021·4 min read

Bedside EEG Test Can Aid Prognosis in Unresponsive Brain Injury Patients

Response to speech can be measured with EEG in unresponsive patients with TBI. The strength of the response can be used to accurately make a prognosis.

Brain Cancer Neurology Neuroscience

·January 5, 2021·5 min read

Anticoagulants Reduce the Number of Brain Metastases

Anticoagulant drugs that inhibit thrombin were shown to reduce the number of brain metastases in mouse models.

This shows a brain slice of a patient with PD

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·January 5, 2021·4 min read

Artificial Enzyme May Be First Step Toward Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have created an artificial enzyme that stops alpha-synuclein from spreading. The findings could have positive implications for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·January 5, 2021·6 min read

Routine Eye Scans May Give Clues to Cognitive Decline in Diabetes

Routine eye exams could help identify changes associated with cognitive decline in patients with type 1 diabetes.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·January 5, 2021·5 min read

New Clues Why Gold Standard Treatment for Bipolar Disorder Doesn’t Work for Majority of Patients

Decreased activation of the LEF1 gene is more common in bipolar patients who do not respond to lithium.

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·January 5, 2021·7 min read

Danish and Chinese Tongues Taste Broccoli and Chocolate Differently

Ethnicity may play a role in the perception of bitter tastes, a new study reports. Researchers say this could be related to anatomical differences on the surface of the tongue.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 5, 2021·6 min read

Increase in Pleasurable Effects of Alcohol Over Time Can Predict Alcohol Use Disorder

People who are most sensitive to the pleasurable and rewarding effects of alcohol are at greater risk of developing alcohol use disorders.

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·January 5, 2021·5 min read

How COVID-19 Is Likely to Impact the Brain

Using over a century of data from other pandemics, and applying knowledge about the current COVID-19 infection, researchers predict the long term effects coronavirus will have on the brain and nervous system.

This shows a lot of heads in a spiral pattern

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 5, 2021·6 min read

Repeated Ketamine Infusions Reduce PTSD Symptom Severity

A series of ketamine infusions reduced PTSD symptoms by up to 30% from baseline compared to treatment with midazolam, which reduced symptoms by 20% over the same period. Ketamine treatment significantly reduced three of four PTSD associated symptoms, including intrusive thoughts, avoidance, and negative alterations in cognition and mood.