FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 20, 2019·3 min readEvaluating the Effects of Environmental Exposures on Neurological DisordersResearchers have identified a number of environmental factors, including the herbicide Linuron, as inflammation activators in neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 20, 2019·4 min readFighting Deadly Drug Resistant Bacteria in Intestines with New AntibioticResearchers have developed a new antibiotic medication that appears to be safe and effective in treating clostridium difficile infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·January 20, 2019·7 min readThe Brain Cells That Make Pain Unpleasant IdentifiedResearchers report the sensation and emotional experiences of pain are not the same. A new study reveals neurons in the amygdala responsible for negative emotions associated with chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2019·4 min readChaos In the Body Tunes Up the Immune SystemA new study reports chaotic swings in the concentration of the NF-kB protein can increase activation of the number of genes not otherwise activates, optimally tuning the immune system.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2019·3 min readGene Therapy Promotes Nerve RegenerationA new study reveals gene therapy in combination with neurosurgery can help to improve the rate of survival and promote regeneration of nerve fibers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 18, 2019·4 min readTelling Stories Using Rhythmic Gesture Helps Children Improve Oral SkillsResearchers report using rhythmic movements while speaking helps to improve speech skills in children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 18, 2019·4 min readHow the Brain Works During Simultaneous InterpretationA new EEG study reveals how the brain utilizes more cognitive resources to hold memory and process previous information.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 18, 2019·4 min readCommon Food Additives May Promote Anxiety and Reduce Social Behavior: Mouse StudyA new mouse study reveals common food additives, such as the dietary emulsifiers CMC and P80, may increase the risk of anxiety related disorders and adversely affect social behaviors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·January 18, 2019·3 min readGenetic Variant Implicated in Schizophrenia DevelopmentResearchers report a genetic variant that prevents correct functioning of the NMDAR receptor may play a role in the development of schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 18, 2019·2 min readFighting the Craving for Fattening Foods? Just Surround Yourself In Its ScentAccording to researchers, the ambient scent of foods can help to reduce cravings and satisfy the appetite.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 18, 2019·5 min readReinforcement Learning Expedites ‘Tuning’ of Robotics ProstheticsResearchers have developed a new system that relies on reinforcement learning to tune a robotic prosthesis, allowing users to walk comfortably with the device within minutes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 18, 2019·5 min readLong Periods of Undisturbed Sleep During Pregnancy May be Linked to Stillbirth RiskResearchers have discovered a link between women who sleep for more than nine hours uninterrupted a night while pregnant and an increased risk of stillbirth. The study reports the link appears to be independent of other risk factors.Read More