FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 16, 2017·6 min readAfter 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has ManyFollowing a 12 year long study, researchers have identified seven phenoclasses that can help doctors to diagnose and track the progression of bipolar disorder in patients.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 15, 2017·4 min readTo Sleep or Not to Sleep: The Complex Genetic Network Behind Sleep DurationNIH researchers have identified a set of genes they believe could explain why some people need more, or less, sleep that others. The findings could help to develop new treatments for a variety of sleep disorders from insomnia to narcolepsy.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 14, 2017·4 min readJournaling Inspires Altruism Through an Attitude of GratitudeUniversity of Oregon researchers report those who write online journals that note feelings of gratitude develop an increase in altruism.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2017·3 min readAnti-Stress Compound Reduces Obesity and Diabetes RiskA protein associated with anxiety and depression has been found to act as a link between the stress regulatory system and metabolic processes, research report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2017·5 min readThe Enigmatic Brain: Using WWII Code Breaking Techniques to Interpret Brain DataUniversity of Pennsylvania researchers use cryptographic techniques to decode the activity of motor neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·December 13, 2017·4 min readResearchers Induce a Form of Synesthesia with HypnosisHypnotic suggestion can trigger visual hallucinations similar to those experienced by people with synethesia, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2017·5 min readVoices and Emotions: The Forehead is the KeyA new study reveals the frontal regions of the brain play a vital role in assessing and interpreting emotions communicated orally.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 12, 2017·5 min readDiscovery Deepens Understanding of Brain’s Sensory CircuitryResearchers have identified a new set of matching barrel structures two layers deeper in the cortex than whisker barrels.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 12, 2017·4 min readStuttering: Stop Signals in the Brain Disturb Speech FlowHyperactivity in the right hemisphere is stronger in people who stutter or have similar speech disorders than in those without speech problems, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 12, 2017·4 min readDeep Brain Waves Occur More Often During Navigation and Memory FormationUCLA researchers report theta oscillations occur more frequently when we attempt to navigate an unfamiliar environment.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 12, 2017·3 min readTime of Day Affects Severity of Autoimmune DiseaseResearchers shed light on how the circadian rhythm and time of day impact immune response in autoimmune diseases. The findings could help in the development of new treatments to tackle a range of autoimmune disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 11, 2017·3 min readStudy Links Brain Structure With Hallucinations and Musical AptitudeA new study links the white matter integrity of the corpus callosum with a person's likelihood of experiencing auditory hallucinations and their musical aptitude.Read More
