FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 13, 2013A Peptide to Protect Brain FunctionResearchers develop a protein called NAP which protects and restores nerve cell communication in some neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeurologyNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 19, 2019‘Alexa, monitor my heart’: Researchers develop first contactless cardiac arrest AI system for smart speakersA new skill artificial intelligence app for smart speakers like Google Home and Amazon Echo can detect the gasping sounds of agonal breathing and call for help. The AI can detect breathing events with 97% accuracy from up to 20 meters away. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2017‘Drain Pipes’ in the Brain: Lymphatic Vessels Act As Pipeline Between Brain and Immune SystemA new study in eLife provides evidence that our brains may drain waste via our lymphatic vessels. The vessels may act as a 'pipeline' between the brain and immune system. Researchers say the findings could alter the way we think about how the brain and immune system inter-relate. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 30, 2019‘Ecstasy’ shows promise for post-traumatic stress treatmentMDMA shows promise for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Combining the use of Ecstasy with psychotherapy treatments resulted in a reduction of PTSD symptoms after just one session. 54% of the study participants no longer met the PTSD criteria after two sessions. Patients also reported improvements in depression symptoms. Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 8, 2017‘Ego Dissolving’ Psychedelic Drugs Could Assist With Mental HealthA new study in Neuroscience of Consciousness adds weight to previous findings about the potential benefits psychedelics could have for treating mental health disorders. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articlespain·October 3, 2017‘Gatekeeper’ in Itching Sensation Plays No Role in Pain TransmissionResearchers reveal a neurotransmitter implicated in the itch sensation plays no role in the transmission of pain sensations. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 13, 2018‘Gut Instinct’ May Have Been the GPS of Human AncestorsResearchers have discovered another purpose for the gut-brain axis; relaying information to the hippocampus to store information about our environment and location. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 17, 2019‘Imagine…’ Our attitudes can change solely by the power of imaginationOur attitudes can be influenced by both our imagination and experiences. The ventromedial prefrontal cortex plays a key role by binding together information based on existing knowledge and constructing imaginary events to help shape our attitudes of a situation. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 16, 2013‘Individualized’ Therapy for the Brain Targets Specific Gene Mutations Causing Dementia and ALSUsing neurons created from iPS cells derived from people with ALS, researchers develop a new drug which appears to halt the impact of the genetic mutations in some forms of ALS and dementia. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 21, 2019‘Key player’ identified in genetic link to psychiatric conditionsCYFIP1 plays a key role in the damaging effects of 15q11.2 deletion. When CYFIP1 is missing, myelin abnormalities occur. The findings shed light on how psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and autism, may develop. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 28, 2016‘Latest Spoke in the Wheel’ Drives Brain-Mapping AdvancesSuper resolution microscopy may help to provide a better understanding of the structure and functions of the brain. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 31, 2019‘Love hormone’ has stomach-turning effect in starfishOxytocin, a hormone commonly associated with love and bonding in humans, causes starfish to turn their stomachs inside-out to feed. The findings provide vital new evidence for the evolutionary role of oxytocin and vasopressin neuropeptides as regulators of feeding in animals. Read More
