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
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FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 27, 2016·3 min readNitric Oxide Keeps Blood-Brain Barrier Intact and Protects Against NeuroinflammationResearchers discover nitric oxide plays an unexpected role in maintaining the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, reducing parasite invasion in the brain and neuroinflammation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 26, 2016·3 min readLearn How to Fly a Plane from Expert Pilot Brainwave PatternsResearchers claim to have successfully used transcranial direct current stimulation to help people improve learning and skill retention.Read More
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FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 26, 2016·6 min readHow Drugs and Alcohol Can Hijack Your BrainFindings could help explain why some addicts unintentionally relapse, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2016·3 min readBlocking the Harmful Behavior of a Key Alzheimer’s EnzymeResearchers present a new therapeutic strategy that could help patients with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2016·4 min readSource of Cells Used to Generate New Tissue May Be Important to Future of Personalized MedicineA new study suggests the source of human cells used to generate new tissue may be an important consideration in personalized medicine.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2016·3 min readWhat Makes Our Brains Tick So Fast?A new study sheds light on how the brain is able to process information at lightening speed.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 25, 2016·3 min readImmunotherapy May Improve Cognition in People With SchizophreniaA small study supports the mounting evidence that targeted immunotherapy can help improve cognitive ability in people with schizophrenia.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 24, 2016·6 min readLaser Technology Opens Blood-Brain Barrier to ChemotherapyResearchers have successfully bypassed the blood-brain barrier using a laser probe to help deliver chemotherapy drugs to glioblastoma patients.Read More