FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 14, 2019·5 min readSelf-reported suicide attempts rising in black teens as other groups declineSelf-reported suicide attempts rose significantly in African American teens, while they fell in teens of other ethnic backgrounds throughout an almost 20-year study. Researchers report suicide attempts increased at an accelerating rate in African American female teenagers, even as overall female suicide attempts declined.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 14, 2019·2 min readIs bipolar disorder associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease?Study reveals patients with bipolar disorder have a significantly increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease compared with the general population.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 14, 2019·4 min readGut immunity more developed before birth than previously thoughtThe fetal gut has far better developed immune capabilities than previously thought. The findings could help develop new maternal vaccines and provide early insight into potential autoimmune disorders, which may occur later in life.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 11, 2019·4 min readResearcher uses sweat monitors to predict behavioral issues in adolescents severely affected with autismElectrodermal activity, which results in an increased level of sweat, was able to determine when an adolescent with server ASD was about to embark on aggressive behavior 60% of the time.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2019·4 min readNew genetic link found for some forms of SIDSResearchers tie some cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) with a genetic mutation that causes an inability to process milk, leaving the child vulnerable to sudden heart failure. Future studies will explore if a drug called Elamipretide can help reduce cardiac events in children with the mutation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2019·3 min readHabitual tea drinking modulates brain efficiencyHabitual tea drinking was associated with greater functional connectivity in the default mode network. Findings suggest tea drinking has a positive contribution to brain structure and a protective effect on age-related decline in brain organization.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2019·5 min readSlower walkers have older brains and bodies at 45Slower walkers have accelerated aging in middle age, both physically and cognitively. Tests given to measure IQ, language, motor skills, and emotional control at age 3, can predict walking speed and thus accelerated aging during middle age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 10, 2019·3 min readCompound in breast milk fights harmful bacteriaGlycerol monolaurate (GML), a compound found in human breast milk, fights against the effects of harmful bacteria while allowing beneficial bacteria to thrive. GML also inhibits inflammation in epithelial cells, helping to prevent both bacterial and viral infections of the gut. GML is 200 times higher in human breast milk than cow milk. Researchers propose adding GML to infant formula and cow milk given to small children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 10, 2019·6 min readNeurofeedback increases self-esteem by re-balancing brain circuits in depressionNeurofeedback training can alter guilt-related networks and improve self-esteem in those with major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 10, 2019·3 min readResearch sheds new light on how the brain forms and recalls memoriesDuring memory formation, the directional coupling between the neocortex and hippocampus alters. Decreased power in brain oscillations in the neocortex preceded and predicted increased power in the hippocampus. The reverse occurs during memory retrieval.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 10, 2019·4 min readFood comas and long-term memories: New research points to an appetizing connectionA single insulin-like molecule produces in the nervous system of the marine mollusk Aplysia californica strengthens connections between neurons, enhancing long term memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2019·3 min readDeep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robotsA new robotic fly, dubbed Deep3DFly, uses active learning to improve its performance.Read More
