FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 17, 2022·7 min readMusical Tests Can Detect Mental Deterioration in Old AgeA new musical test can help to detect cognitive decline in old age.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 17, 2022·3 min readCoffee and Cigarettes: Research Sheds New Light on Nicotine and Morning BrewFor smokers, the first cigarette of the day is often accompanied by a cup of coffee. Researchers say this may be more than a habit, finding chemical compounds in roasted coffee beans may help quell the effects of morning nicotine cravings.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 16, 2022·4 min readHow the Brain Gathers Threat Cues and Turns Them Into FearCGRP neurons found in subregions of the thalamus and brainstem relay multisensory threat information to the amygdala. These neural circuits are essential for the formation of aversive memories, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 15, 2022·7 min readPeptide Delivered by Nasal Spray Can Reduce Seizure Activity and Protect Neurons in Alzheimer’s and EpilepsyA1R-CT, a novel peptide that binds to neurabin, can be administered via a nasal spray and holds the potential to interrupt uncontrollable brain activity associated with TBI, stroke, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·August 14, 2022·4 min readSeven-Month-Old Babies Already Have a Sense of SymmetrySeven-month-old babies are able to detect whether a mosaic has a symmetrical structure, suggesting an automatic ability to extract structural patterns from complex images.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 12, 2022·4 min readResearch Finds Biomarkers in Older Adults With Late-Life DepressionThe biological changes that occur as a result of aging could be a mechanism behind why older adults with depression do not have a full resolution of symptoms following taking antidepressants.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 11, 2022·4 min readBreakthrough in Search for Tinnitus CureStudy reports a new digital polytherapeutic that delivers white noise could significantly improve symptoms for those with tinnitus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 11, 2022·6 min readHow Different Smells Can Influence the Visual Perception of EmotionsResearchers found a significant link between olfaction and visual sensory processing, reporting specific smells influence the identification of facial emotions, and facial expressions influence the emotional response to smell.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 11, 2022·8 min readA New Theory in Physics Claims to Solve the Mystery of ConsciousnessConsciousness can not simply be reduced to neural activity alone, researchers say. A novel study reports the dynamics of consciousness may be understood by a newly developed conceptual and mathematical framework.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 10, 2022·4 min readBrain Scans Reveal the Hidden Shape of Thinking and Predict Students’ Learning Better Than Test ScoresNeuroimaging study reveals brain changes in students are better indicators of learning than test scores.Read More
