FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·November 28, 2021·6 min readMorning Exposure to Deep Red Light Improves Declining EyesightA once-weekly three-minute exposure to long-wave deep red light activates mitochondria in the retina, helping to naturally boost declining vision.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 27, 2021·5 min readLooking to Mitochondria for Clues About DepressionPeople with untreated depression have lower levels of mitochondrial proteins. For those who responded to the SSRI antidepressants, the proteins returned to a normal level, but showed no increase in those who did not respond to medication.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 27, 2021·5 min readResearchers Discover Biological Mechanisms Caused by Deficits in High-Risk Autism GeneRare variants of the autism-associated ANK2 gene alter the architecture and organization of neurons, potentially contributing to autism and neurodevelopmental comorbidities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 27, 2021·5 min readBoosting Memory Performance by Finding Amplitude of Brain Waves and Speeding OscillationsEntrainment can safely manipulate brain waves to induce improvements in memory, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 26, 2021·5 min readThose That Game Together, Stay TogetherPeople from cultures that frequently engage in conflicts with other cultures tend to play more cooperative games than competitive ones. However, in cultures where there are frequent conflicts within their own communities, there is a greater tendency to play more competitive games.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 26, 2021·4 min readA Gut Bacteria That Improves Memory in BeesA species of gut bacteria called Lactobacillus apis has been linked to enhanced memory and cognition in bumblebees.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 24, 2021·3 min readNew Link Between a Disrupted Body Clock and Inflammatory DiseasesStudy identifies a significant way in which a disrupted circadian clock drives inflammation in the body's immune cells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 23, 2021·3 min readPsilocybin Reduces Relapses for Those With Alcohol Use DisorderPsilocybin can restore mGluR2 levels in the prefrontal cortex, and this leads to a reduced risk of relapse for those with alcohol use disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 23, 2021·4 min readPsychedelic Microdosing Improves Mental HealthMicrodosing psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety while improving feelings of wellbeing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 23, 2021·4 min readThese Personality Traits May Make You More Prone to Problematic Binge-WatchingA new study links a propensity to binge-watch TV shows with personality traits. Researchers found those who lack impulse control and emotional clarity are most likely to binge-watch a television series.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 22, 2021·8 min readNovel Brain Stimulation Approach Treats Severe DepressionCombining deep-brain stimulation with intracranial EEG, researchers achieved an individualized understanding of specific brain networks that contributed to an individual's depression symptoms and identified stimulation patterns best suited to each patient for symptom relief.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 22, 2021·4 min readInadequate Sleep Is Bad for Preteens’ BrainsInadequate sleep can harm brain organization in early adolescence, researchers report. The disorganization can have an impact on cognitive processes, including attention, memory, emotional regulation, and controlling behaviors.Read More
