FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 22, 2020·5 min readNeuroscientists Isolate Promising Mini Antibodies Against COVID-19 From a LlamaResearchers have isolated a set of antibodies from a llama which show promise for the treatment of COVID-19. The NIH-CoVnB-112 nanoantibody bound to ACE2 receptors up to ten times stronger than other lab-produced antibodies. The nanoantibody stuck directly to the ACE2 receptor binding portion of the SARS_CoV-2 spike protein. The protein could be effective in preventing coronavirus infection.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychologyVisual Neuroscience·December 21, 2020·4 min readDo I Know You? Researchers Evaluate How Masks Disrupt Facial PerceptionIt may be harder to recognize familiar faces when they wear a surgical mask to protect against COVID-19, a new study reports. Researchers noted a 15% drop in the ability for people to recognize faces when they were masked.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 18, 2020·4 min readResearchers Identify Bacteria That Promote Metabolic and Mental HealthB. longum APC1472 reduces blood glucose levels and reduces weight gain in mouse models. The bacteria also keep ghrelin, a hormone associated with hunger, and the stress hormone cortisol in check.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 18, 2020·7 min readMachine Intelligence Accelerates Research Into Mapping BrainsCombining machine learning with MRI brain scans helps researchers provide a more accurate map of the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 18, 2020·4 min readLiving Environment Affects the Microbiota and Health of Both Dogs and Their OwnersThe living environment has a significant impact on the skin microbiota, but not gut bacteria, in both humans and dogs.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 18, 2020·5 min readHow Can You Declutter Your Mind?If you want to conjure a new thought in your mind, you have to force yourself to stop ruminating on old thoughts. The insight could help with the treatment of PTSD and other disorders associated with rumination.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 17, 2020·2 min readNew Mechanism to Balance Emotional BehaviorGABA accelerates the breakdown of endocannabinoids in the brain. Endocannabinoids are critical for emotional processing. The findings could lead to the development of new treatments for emotional behavioral disorders.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 17, 2020·2 min readA New Means of Neuronal Communication Discovered in the Human BrainResearchers have identified a novel coupling mechanism that links neural networks in the human brain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 16, 2020·6 min readIn Pandemic, People Are Turning to Nature, Especially WomenPeople report spending more time relaxing and enjoying nature as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Women, especially, report spending more time outdoors during the pandemic.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 16, 2020·4 min readTraining Methods Based on Punishment Compromise Dog WelfareUsing aversive stimuli and punishments to train dogs leads to increased stress and anxiety in the animals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 15, 2020·4 min readWater May be an Effective Treatment for Metabolic SyndromeDrinking water can suppress the vasopressin hormone receptor, mitigating obesity and metabolic syndrome in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 15, 2020·6 min readBetter Heart Health Scores in Midlife Linked to Lower Risk of Late-Life DementiaBetter cardiovascular health in midlife was associated with a decreased risk of developing dementia later in life.Read More
