FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 8, 2018·6 min readBrain Signature of Depressed Mood IdentifiedA new study reveals common brain activity patterns associated with depressive moods.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 8, 2018·5 min readBrain Activity Pattern May Be Early Sign of SchizophreniaResearchers have identified abnormalities in specific neural networks that may be a biomarker to predict the risk of developing schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 8, 2018·2 min readPreschool Children Show Awake Response to Naptime Nonsense WordsA new EEG study reveals that, during sleep, the brain still processes and stores auditory information.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·November 7, 2018·4 min readUnraveling a Genetic Network Linked to AutismUsing CRISPR techniques, researchers have uncovered a genetic network linked to autism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 7, 2018·2 min readAdolescent Cannabis Use Alters Development of Planning and Self Control Brain AreasResearchers report adolescent cannabis use alters the structural development of the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that helps control higher cognitive functions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 7, 2018·4 min readLifespan Continues to Increase Regardless of Socioeconomic FactorsAccording to a new study, people who live to the age of 65 are continuing to live longer than their parents did. Researchers say this trend does not appear to be slowing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 7, 2018·4 min readShorter Sleep Can Lead to DehydrationResearchers report adults who sleep six hours per night, as opposed to the recommended eight, have higher chances of waking up dehydrated.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·November 5, 2018·4 min readAir Pollution May Increase Autism RiskResearchers report children exposed to fine particulates from outdoor pollution have an increased risk of developing autism by up to 78%.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·2 min readGlimpses Into Brain Uncover Neurological Basis for Processing Social InformationResearchers shed light on how the mammalian brain processes critical social information.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2018·3 min readThe Reason For Hemispheric Dominance in the BrainA new study of pigeons reveals hemispheric dominance in the brain is caused by slight differences in temporal activity patterns.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2018·4 min readDoes Dietary Restriction Protect Against Age Related Leaky Gut?A new study reveals diet has an impact on the fitness of cells lining the intestinal tract. Researchers report in flies, dietary restrictions prevent leaky gut with aging, while a rich diet prompts intestinal permeability.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 5, 2018·2 min readSolitary Confinement Puts Brains at RiskResearchers report social isolation is linked to changes in brain structures and increased risks of developing mental health disorders.Read More