FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 1, 2018·5 min readSerotonin and Confidence at the Root of PatienceResearchers reveal a link between serotonin and patience at the prospect of reward in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 1, 2018·4 min readWalking Faster Could Make You Live LongerResearchers report walking at a brisk speed can help to increase your lifespan. The study reveals walking at a normal speed is associated with a 20% reduction for all cause mortality, and brisk walking reduced risks by 24%.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2018·4 min readImmunosuppresant Drugs May Protect Against Parkinson’sPeople who take immunosuppressant medications are less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2018·8 min readThree New Genes That May Have Influenced Human Brain SizeResearchers have identified a set of genes that may have influenced human brain size, which helped us diverge from other apes. The study reveals the genes are unique to humans and help to build the neocortex.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2018·4 min readCocaine Use Alters Gene Expression in Brain’s Reward CircuitA new study reveals how cocaine use alters gene expression and provides new insight into the molecular basis of cocaine addiction.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2018·5 min readBrain Cancer Vaccine Effective in Some PatientsResearchers report a clinical trial of a personalized vaccine that targets glioblastoma brain cancer has successfully improved survival rates for patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2018·4 min readThe Secret to Longevity is in the Microbiome and GutFeeding fruit flies a combination of probiotics and Triphala, a herbal supplement, increased longevity by 60% and protected them against age related diseases, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 31, 2018·6 min readSocial Ties May Preserve Memory and Slow Brain AgingA new study reveals a positive link between socializing, improved memory and a reduced rate of brain aging in mice. Mice who were housed in pairs showed less sings of inflammation and tissue erosion in the hippocampus, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 30, 2018·3 min readSuper-Ager Study Offers Genetic Clues to PerformanceResilient memory performance during aging may be inherited, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 30, 2018·3 min readInsomnia is a Likely Long Term Side Effect of StrokeA new sleep study reveals people who have suffered a stroke take longer to fall asleep and have reduced sleep efficiency compared to those who had no history of stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 30, 2018·9 min readNow, You Can Hold a Copy of Your Brain in the Palm of Your HandResearchers have developed a new 3D printing technique that enables faster and cheaper models of patient specific medical data for research and diagnostics.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 29, 2018·5 min readSelf Tuning Brain Implant Could Help Treat Parkinson’s PatientsResearchers have developed a new deep brain stimulation device that is able to use feedback from the brain to fine tune its signal. The device could help those with Parkinson's disease.Read More