FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 16, 2014·4 min readWorkaholism: The Addiction of this CenturyWorking too much is bad for your health. A new study shows 8.3% of Norwegians are addicted to work to the point where it becomes a health issue.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 15, 2014·3 min readPromising New Treatments for Multiple SclerosisResearchers report common anti-psychotic drugs could be effective in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 13, 2014·5 min readSingle Gene Controls Jet LagResearchers report they have discovered a master gene responsible for sleep and wake cycles.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 12, 2014·2 min readA Gene Linked to Disease Found to Play a Critical Role in Normal Memory DevelopmentResearchers report huntingtin plays a critical role in long-term memory.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 28, 2014·4 min readNew Protein Structure Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s and Related DiseasesResearchers have designed a peptide structure which can halt the harmful changes of normal proteins into a state linked to diseases such as Alzheimer's.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 28, 2014·6 min readStudy Suggests Disruptive Effects of Anesthesia on Brain Cell Connections Are TemporaryA new study of brain cells from juvenile rats suggests the effects of a common anesthetic, isoflurane, on the connections between neurons are temporary.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 23, 2014·3 min readSchizophrenia’s Genetic Architecture RevealedResearchers say they are closer to developing effective treatments for schizophrenia after uncovering dozens of sites across the human genome which are strongly associated with a genetic disposition to schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 23, 2014·5 min readThe Dopamine TransporterResearchers present findings on how changes in dopamine signaling and transporter functions are linked to neurological and psychiatric diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 11, 2014·5 min readSame Genes Drive Maths and Reading AbilityResearchers leading a new study into the genetic basis of cognitive traits say around half the genes which influence how well a child reads also play a role in their math abilities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 11, 2014·4 min readVirtual Finger Enables Scientists to Navigate and Analyze 3D Images of Complex Biological StructuresResearchers pioneer a new way to digitally navigate 3D images of synapses and neurons.Read More
