FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 8, 2017·4 min readGenes in Children Linked to Bipolar Disorder and Stress IdentifiedResearchers report genetic alterations that modulate stress have been identified in children who are at risk of developing bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2017·4 min readLithium May Prevent Neuron Damage In TBI PatientsAccording to researchers, lithium, a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder, and rapamycin can help to protect neurons from further damage in those with TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2017·5 min readLink Between Gut Microbes and Brain Structure in IBS DiscoveredA new study reveals an association between gut microbiota and brain regions responsible for processing sensory information in those with IBS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2017·4 min readSkin Cells at the Root of Gray Hair and BaldingResearchers implicate KROXO20, a gene associated with neuron development, and SCF in hair graying and balding. They believe the findings could answer additional questions about human aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2017·5 min readWhy Some Images Trigger SeizuresResearchers believe they have figured out what it is about some static images that trigger seizures in those with photosensitive epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 5, 2017·5 min readGene That Controls Birth Defect Common in Diabetes IdentifiedA new study reveals a gene that plays a key role in the formation of neural tube defects.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 5, 2017·5 min readLiving in Poor Area Increases Anxiety Risk in Women, But Not MenAccording to researchers, women living in poorer areas are 60% more likely to suffer from anxiety than their more affluent peers. However, in men, there was little difference in anxiety levels.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 5, 2017·6 min read“Exercise in a Pill” Boosts Athletic Endurance By 70 PercentChemical compound mimics the beneficial effects of exercise, including fat burning and increasing stamina, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·May 5, 2017·9 min readHand That Sees Offers New Hope For AmputeesResearchers have developed a new prosthetic hand with the ability to 'see' objects. They believe their invention can allow the wearer to automatically reach for objects.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 5, 2017·3 min readNew Insight Into How Fragile X Syndrome Disrupts PerceptionAccording to researchers, people with Fragile X have 'noisier' brains, which can impair information flow and make social interactions more difficult.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·May 4, 2017·4 min readFirst Synthetic Retina For the Visually Impaired CreatedResearchers bioengineer a retina that from synthetic and biological tissue. The development could revolutionize the bionic implant industry.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 4, 2017·4 min readBrain Model Explores the Cause of Different Epileptic Seizure Onset PatternsA new study explores which of the two main patterns of brain activity may be seen during the onset of an epileptic seizure.Read More