FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 16, 2018·3 min readRaw Fruits and Veg Provide Better Mental Health OutcomesA new study reveals a positive link between better mental health and consuming raw fruits and vegetables.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2018·3 min readEnigmatic Gene Critical For a Healthy BrainResearchers reveal a non-coding RNA called Paupar is critical in influencing healthy brain development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2018·4 min readReversing Brain Injury in Newborns and AdultsResearchers have identified a molecule in white matter that prevents the brain from repairing itself following injury. By blocking the production of the molecule, researchers say it may allow an effective pathway for neuroregeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2018·6 min readConnection Between Postnatal Sensory Experiences and Brain DevelopmentA new Zebra fish study reveals a lack of sensory stimulation following birth can impact neurogenesis and brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 16, 2018·4 min readStimulating a Brain Pathway Reduces Depressive Behavior: Mouse StudyStimulating the Ent circuit helped improve depressive behaviors in mouse models of major depressive disorder, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2018·4 min readAvoid Using Medical Marijuana to Treat Sleep ApneaResearchers say there is currently insufficient evidence for the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana as a treatment for sleep apnea.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 16, 2018·3 min readGenes that May Trigger Depression IdentifiedA new Nature Communications study reveals 80 newly identified genes that may be linked to an increased risk of developing major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 14, 2018·4 min readSweet Tooth Gene Linked to Less Body FatResearchers report people with the 'sweet tooth', FGF21 genetic mutation tend to have less body fat. However, the genetic mutation is also linked to slightly elevated blood pressure.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 14, 2018·5 min readHippocampus May Hold Clues For Anxiety and DepressionResearchers reveal specific parts of the hippocampus may play a key role in emotional regulation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 13, 2018·4 min readDoes Physical Activity Influence the Health of Future Offspring?Researchers report both physical and mental exercise can affect the learning ability of future offspring, at least in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 13, 2018·3 min readLack of Sleep May Be Linked to Risk Factor for Alzheimer’sA new study reveals sleep deprivation can lead to an immediate increase in amyloid beta.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 13, 2018·6 min readMore Than Five Drinks a Week Could Shorten LifespanA new study reveals drinking more than five pints of beer or glasses of wine per week could decrease life expectancy. Drinking more than 10 alcoholic drinks a week is linked to a one to two year shortened life expectancy, researchers report.Read More