FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 14, 2021·5 min readUnique Brain Signature of Intimate Partner Aggression IdentifiedStudy reveals blunted activity in the medial prefrontal cortex was associated with aggressive behaviors by abusive partners in relationships.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 14, 2021·4 min readSinging and Imagining Improvised Music Elicits Flow-Like Brain StatesSinging and imagined musical improvisation were associated with weaker connectivity to the executive function network in the brain and to the feeling of flow, which allows for unhindered musical creativity.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 13, 2021·4 min readRare Form of Autism Exhales Secrets of BreathingBreathing difficulties associated with Pitt Hopkins syndrome, a rare form of autism, have been linked to a specific set of neurons in the brainstem.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 12, 2021·5 min readMental Illness Associated With Poor Sleep QualityPeople diagnosed with mental health disorders are more likely to report poor sleep quality, including sleep disturbances and problems falling back to sleep, than the general population.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 12, 2021·3 min readProtein Lactylation Is Induced in the Brain by Neural Activation and Social StressIn mice, protein lactylation occurs in neurons and is correlated with lactate levels. Protein lactylation is enhanced by neural excitation and social stress. Researchers found social stress specifically enhances lysine lactylation of histone H1 proteins.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2021·5 min readWarning Signs for Dementia in the BloodResearchers say levels of microRNA in the blood may be a reliable new biomarker for diagnosing mild cognitive impairment and other forms of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 11, 2021·5 min readSleep Loss Does Not Impact Ability to Assess Emotional InformationSleep loss does not numb a person's response to emotional situations, but it can result in difficulties in regulating emotional response.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2021·4 min readOptimal Blood Pressure Helps Our Brains Age SlowerPeople whose blood pressure is elevated but still falls within the normal range are at increased risk of accelerated brain aging, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 9, 2021·5 min readAmyloid Beta and Serotonin May Be Keys to Predicting Who Develops Late-Life DepressionIncreased accumulation of amyloid beta and a reduction of serotonin in the brains of older adults was associated with higher risks for developing depression later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 8, 2021·4 min readCommon Chemicals in Electronics and Baby Products Harm Brain DevelopmentExposure to even low levels of common chemicals called organophosphate esters can harm IQ, memory, learning, and brain development overall in young children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 7, 2021·3 min readNovel Biomarker for Anxiety Disorder IdentifiedResearchers have identified a brain rhythm associated with emotional conflict that appears to be a biomarker for anxiety disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2021·9 min readAdvancing Efforts to Treat, Prevent and Cure Brain DisordersCollaborative work on the brain atlas describes how different cells are organized and connected throughout the mouse brain. Understanding what differentiates brain cells can lead to new research and potential therapies for brain disorders.Read More
