FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 4, 2016·5 min readResearchers Find Likely Biological Link Between Zika Virus and MicrocephalyResearchers working with lab grown human stem cells believe they have discovered how the Zika virus may cause microcephaly in fetuses.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 2, 2016·3 min readSnake Venom May Hold Key to Breaking Down Alzheimer’s PlaquesResearchers believe they have discovered an elusive drug candidate, a molecule in snake venom, that appears o activate an enzyme involved in breaking down amyloid plaques.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 1, 2016·4 min readElectrical Therapy Offers Promise for Stroke PatientsResearchers report tDCS could prove beneficial for stroke patients with chronic aphasia.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 29, 2016·3 min readLearning to Avoid Unpleasant Experiences With the Help of DopamineA new study reports on dopamine's important role in learning how to avoid unpleasant experiences.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 29, 2016·4 min readImproving Memory Through Electrical StimulationAn innovative study could help improve learning and memory with the use of transcranial direct current stimulation.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 29, 2016·4 min readInjustice Can Spread: Breaking the Chain of Unfair BehaviorA new study reveals a method to help regulate emotions and reassess situations when a person feels they have been treated unjustly.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 27, 2016·3 min readGenetic Cause of Compulsive Behavior in Dogs May Further Understanding of Human OCDResearchers have identified genetic pathways that exacerbates the severity of compulsive behavior in dogs. The findings could lead to better understanding and treatment of human OCD.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 27, 2016·4 min readMom and Baby Communication in ChimpanzeesA new study looks at how mother and infant chimpanzees communicate with each other.Read More