FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 21, 2017·4 min readPhysicists Negate Century-Old Assumption Regarding Neurons and Brain ActivityPhysicists report their findings about neurons and brain activity goes against conventional belief and could call into question thousands of scientific studies. They also believe their findings could impact new research into the origins of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 21, 2017·5 min readHow Genes Influence Performance of Sleep Deprived PeoplePeople with a variation of the DRD2 gene are more resilient to the effects of sleep deprivation when completing tasks that require cognitive flexibility, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 21, 2017·4 min readHow Singing Your Heart Out Could Make You HappierFor those with anxiety and depression, singing in groups could make you happier, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2017·6 min readFirst Step Toward CRISPR Cure For ALSUC Berkeley researchers report they have successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to delay symptoms and extend lifespan in mouse models of ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2017·4 min readInflammation Drives Progression of Alzheimer’sResearchers report an inflammatory mechanism within the brain's immune system may drive the progression of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2017·5 min readAntidepressant May Help Combat the Course of Multiple SclerosisA new Nature Communications study reports the antidepressant Clomipramine may relieve symptoms of primary progressive multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 20, 2017·5 min readChildhood Aggression: Rooted in Genetics, Influenced by EnvironmentWhile both reactive and proactive aggression in children appears to be genetic, it is the environment the child is exposed to that determines whether the behavior gets worse or better as the child ages, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2017·4 min readFindings Point to Potential New Therapy for Parkinson’sA new PNAS study reveals an FDA approved drug that targets toxic protein interactions could be used as a novel treatment for Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2017·4 min readNeurological Assessments in the Blink of an Eye?Researchers report a blink reflexometer may help doctors to diagnose neurological problems, from TBI to Parkinson's disease, in patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 19, 2017·7 min readBrain Zap Saps Destructive UrgesDeep brain stimulation to the nucleus accumbens can help prevent impulsive behaviors, researchers report in PNAS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 19, 2017·5 min readCan Brain Lesions Contribute to Criminal Behavior?Researchers report lesions within a brain network involved in moral decision making can contribute to criminal behavior.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 18, 2017·5 min readCould Cognitive Interventions be Useful in Treating Depression?Researchers report cognitive bias modification may be a useful method for treating depression.Read More
