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Simple oxygen intervention could help patients ‘dramatically improve’ after brain injuries

July 11, 2023 // 0 Comments

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Normobaric oxygen, delivered at the same pressure as the atmosphere, is often used to maximize [...]

Our brain prefers positive vocal sounds that come from our left

May 19, 2023 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Researchers have shown that the brain’s primary auditory cortex is more responsive to human vocalizations associated with [...]

Humans don’t hibernate, but we still need more winter sleep

February 17, 2023 // 0 Comments

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Society and technology impose sleep and wake schedules on people, especially in urban environments [...]

Possible treatment for tinnitus? 4 fascinating Frontiers articles you may have missed

March 14, 2022 // 0 Comments

By Colm Gorey, Science Communications Manager Image: Shutterstock.com At Frontiers, we bring some of the world’s best research to a global audience. But with tens of [...]

Twin study is first to reveal common genetic risk factors for PTSD and migraine

June 22, 2021 // 0 Comments

By Conn Hastings, science writer Image credit: LanaG/Shutterstock.com While scientists have known that PTSD and migraine often co-occur, no one had studied this link before [...]

No longer science fiction: Mind reading through EEG could soon become reality

April 29, 2021 // 0 Comments

Electroencephalograms could soon be used to read minds: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Your favorite music can send your brain into a pleasure overload

November 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

How are "chills" from music reflected in brain activity? Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Musical training can improve attention and working memory in children – study

October 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

What are the cognitive benefits of music training on the developing brain of children? Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

What goes up may actually be down

January 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

Researchers use virtual reality to show that people anticipate the force of gravity by “seeing it” through visual cues rather than “feeling it”: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Frontiers for Young Minds Chief Editors honored at 2019 Society for Neuroscience Awards

October 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

Robert Knight and Sabine Kastner recognized for their outstanding contribution to neuroscience education and training. [...]

10 article collections are unpacking the brain and nervous system

June 20, 2019 // 1 Comment

The Frontiers in Neuroscience journal series is proud to announce their collaboration with the Mediterranean Neuroscience Conference with 10 exciting article collections [...]

The app teaching anorexics to eat again

June 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

More patients with anorexia go into long-term remission by re-learning how to eat, than through CBT or drugs; Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Magnets can help AI get closer to the efficiency of the human brain

May 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

New brain-like networks could help robots approach human-like efficiency at object recognition tasks; Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

New target could help protect vision following optic nerve trauma

March 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

A new study sheds light on the mechanism of prolonged neuronal degeneration following optic nerve injury, which could provide treatment targets for preserving eyesight; Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Oral contraceptives could impair women’s recognition of complex emotions

February 19, 2019 // 2 Comments

Healthy women who use birth control pills are poorer judges of subtle facial expressions than non-users, according to new research; Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Computer hardware designed for 3D games could hold the key to replicating human brain

January 14, 2019 // 2 Comments

The group used graphics processing units (GPUs) to run their brain simulation software, which is already powering drones that think like insects and could help pinpoint the disease in the human brain; Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Mind control pioneer adds new channels to the brain remote control

January 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

Bioengineers have created new tools for controlling neurons with light, that allow researchers to probe deeper into the function of the brain; Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Older adults fitted with cochlear implants exhibit poor brain function

November 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

Image of an older person's ear: Cochlear implants do not fully compensate for the cognitive decline that has been associated with the loss of hearing in the elderly: Frontiers in Neuroscience

Cochlear implants do not fully compensate for the cognitive decline that has been associated with the loss of hearing in the elderly: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Contribute your mini-reviews to EPFL’s neuroscience MOOC

September 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Ranging from molecular to cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, the course will provide the most up to date, state-of-the-art content and give participants a multi-scale view and understanding of brain function. [...]

Primate study offers clues to evolution of speech

September 21, 2018 // 3 Comments

Image of baboon with mouth open. A study in Frontiers in Neuroscience suggests primates are incapable of producing speech because they lack the brain mechanisms needed to control and coordinate vocal production

Study suggests primates can't speak because they lack the brain mechanisms needed to control and coordinate vocal production: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Scientists propose a new lead for Alzheimer’s research

September 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

Abnormalities seen in inherited Alzheimer's disease could result from problems in how neurons handle iron, suggests a new theory: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

New theory may explain cause of depression and improve treatments

August 23, 2018 // 1 Comment

Dysfunction in mitochondria could be root cause of depression, providing opportunity for new developments of antidepressant drugs: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Breakthrough in construction of computers for mimicking human brain

July 12, 2018 // 2 Comments

A computer built to mimic the brain’s neural networks produces similar results to that of the best brain-simulation supercomputer software currently used for neural-signaling research, finds a new study published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Neuroscience. [...]

Journal impact: Frontiers in Neuroscience journal series

July 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Frontiers in Neuroscience journal series is the most-cited in the Neurosciences field & ranks in the top Impact Factor and CiteScore percentiles

The Frontiers in Neuroscience journal series is the most-cited in its field [...]

Leg exercise is critical to brain and nervous system health

June 7, 2018 // 14 Comments

Frontiers in Neuroscience: Leg exercise is critical to neurological health

Groundbreaking research shows leg exercise is critical to brain and nervous system health, fundamentally altering current brain and nervous system medicine: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Sleep and Circadian Rhythms: a new Frontiers in Neuroscience section led by Stanford’s Luis de Lecea

April 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

New Frontiers in Neuroscience section on Sleep and Circadian Rhythms, led by Professor Luis de Lecea

Chief Editor Luis de Lecea encourages researchers to venture into the fascinating area of brain states and sleep. [...]

Music lessons improve children’s cognitive skills and academic performance

April 19, 2018 // 2 Comments

Structured music lessons significantly enhance children's cognitive abilities which lead to improved academic performance: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Scientists move closer to treatment for Huntington’s disease

March 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

Improvements to gene-editing techniques hold promise for inactivating the defective gene responsible for Huntington's disease : Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Can your brain testify against you?

February 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

A defined set of guidelines is required to ensure neuroscientific techniques are used correctly and effectively in law: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Presurgical imaging may predict whether epilepsy surgery will work

January 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

A new method described in Frontiers in Neuroscience may help identify epilepsy patients at high risk of continued seizures. [...]

Paraplegic rats walk and regain feeling after stem cell treatment

November 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

Engineered tissue containing human stem cells has allowed paraplegic rats to walk independently and regain sensory perception: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

No evidence of permanent hearing loss from common recreational noise

October 2, 2017 // 1 Comment

A study in Frontiers in Neuroscience finds no evidence that loud events cause auditory nerve injury or permanent hearing loss in young adults. [...]

Personalized treatment for chronic pain relief?

September 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

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A study of antidepressant drugs used to treat chronic pain, published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, shows that some individuals might better tolerate certain side effects than others, pointing the way for personalized medicine. [...]

Brain augmentation brought to Russian audience

September 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

A collection of research published in Frontiers in Neuroscience is being brought to the Russian public by popular science neuroscience website - Neuronovosti. [...]

Cycling while studying improves sleep quality

May 9, 2017 // 1 Comment

Researchers at Clemson University, South Carolina, have found that students who pedaled a stationary bike while studying had more consistent sleep quality and similar academic performance compared with students who studied at a traditional desk.

New research in Frontiers in Neuroscience suggests that cycling while studying may improve sleep quality. [...]

Human super intelligence: still science fiction or close to reality?

May 8, 2017 // 1 Comment

Recently, more than 600 authors contributed almost 150 research articles, published in Frontiers In Neuroscience, investigating brain augmentation.

New research published in Frontiers in Neuroscience discusses the facts, fiction and controversy surrounding brain augmentation. [...]

Study shows rapid growth in neuroscience

April 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

A study has shown that the number of neuroscience papers and highly-productive core neuroscience journals has grown.

A Frontiers in Neuroscience study has shown that the number of neuroscience papers and highly-productive core neuroscience journals has grown. [...]

Healthy living equals better brain function

December 5, 2016 // 0 Comments

Research suggests feedback loop between greater executive function and healthy behavior [...]

Living with a prosthesis that learns: A case-study in translational medicine

August 18, 2016 // 0 Comments

Every year 1,900 new upper-limb amputations occur in Europe, maintaining a population of such disabled persons hovering around 90,000. What can assistive robotics, rehabilitation science and engineering do for these people? [...]

Quality and Impact Analysis: the Field of Frontiers in Neuroscience

December 14, 2015 // 4 Comments

For the second year on a row, Frontiers is the #1 most cited and largest open-access publisher in the category of Neuroscience. [...]

Quality and Impact Analysis: Frontiers in Neuroscience

November 5, 2015 // 0 Comments

By Pascal Rocha da Silva, Frontiers analyst The field of Frontiers in Neuroscience, established in 2008, has become the #1 most cited and #1 largest Open Access publisher of [...]

Quality and Impact Analysis: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience

November 2, 2015 // 0 Comments

By Pascal Rocha da Silva, Frontiers analyst Frontiers in Human Neuroscience was launched in 2008. In just 6 years, it has become the #1 most-cited journal in psychology, [...]