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From ghosts to evil genies: How the world experiences terrifying sleep paralysis very differently

March 29, 2021

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science writer/Dr Baland Jalal, Harvard University and University of Cambridge Dr Baland Jalal. Image: Dr Bamo Jalal Dr Baland Jalal has spent years [...]

What did the brains of the first land vertebrates look like?

March 26, 2021

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer / Dr Alice M Clement, Flinders University Dr Alice Clement. Image: Flinders University What did the brain of the early [...]

New webinar series from Frontiers in Neuroergonomics

October 16, 2020

New series of virtual seminars for researchers, students, and practitioners in the field of neuroergonomics and its applications. [...]

Pulse Pressure: A game changer in the fight against dementia

June 24, 2020

Reducing high pulse pressure could be a promising new prevention for dementia: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Video games improve the visual attention of expert players

April 10, 2020

Players of action real-time strategy games better allocate brain resources between competing visual stimuli: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience [...]

Study finds empathy can be detected in people whose brains are at rest

February 20, 2020

Findings may help health care professionals better assess those with autism, schizophrenia: Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience [...]

What goes up may actually be down

January 24, 2020

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 [...]

Contaminating a fake rubber hand could help people overcome OCD, study suggests

January 16, 2020

'Rubber hand illusion' could help people overcome OCD condition without stressful exposure therapy: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience [...]

From microbes all the way to space with Young Minds

November 7, 2019

Come aboard our special Young Minds bus and discover the journey along 10 of our articles we have prepared for you. [...]

Secrets of the Learning Brain

May 29, 2019

Jacobs Foundation supports Dutch neuroscientists to spread knowledge about the learning brain to our international younger audience. [...]

Mind control pioneer adds new channels to the brain remote control

January 1, 2019

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 [...]

Autism is associated with zinc deficiency in early development — now a study links the two

December 6, 2018

Frontiers in Neuroscience: Researchers have discovered a mechanistic link between zinc, autism risk genes and abnormal neuronal connections associated with autism spectrum disorders

Researchers have discovered a mechanistic link between zinc, risk genes and abnormal neuronal connections in autism; Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience [...]

The smell of lavender is relaxing, science confirms

November 6, 2018

Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience: A new study shows that the famous relaxing effects of lavender rely on sense of smell -- and that the active compound linalool could be used medically to treat anxiety

A new study shows that the famous relaxing effects of lavender rely on sense of smell; Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]

Scientists have built an artificial human brain cell

October 2, 2018

Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience: The most advanced digital replica of human neurons ever made reveals that human brains are unique -- all the way down to their building blocks.

The most advanced digital replica of human neurons ever made reveals that our brain cells are unique; Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience [...]

New theory may explain cause of depression and improve treatments

August 23, 2018

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

Training the world’s youngest brain scientists

May 31, 2018

Shaking in their lab coats: young students of the Brain Explorer Academy give scientists feedback during a live peer review event. [...]

Mirror neuron activity predicts people’s decision-making in moral dilemmas

January 22, 2018

Genuine concern for others' pain plays a causal role when judging moral dilemmas, shows a study in Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Presurgical imaging may predict whether epilepsy surgery will work

January 3, 2018

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

Lost in time and space: How challenges change the way you think

November 17, 2017

Research in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience shows that challenging situations make it harder to understand where you are and what's happening around you. [...]

Scientists pinpoint jealousy in the monogamous brain

October 20, 2017

Jealousy activates brain areas associated with social pain and pair bonding, reports a study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]

HIV infection, even with antiretroviral therapy, appears to damage a growing child’s brain

October 19, 2017

HIV-positive children who started ART by the age of 18 months show ongoing disruptions in white matter development, shows a study in Frontiers in Neuroanatomy [...]

Modeling brain connections to understand Parkinson’s disease

October 3, 2017

A new model in Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience finds differences in basal ganglia connection strengths between healthy and Parkinson's disease brains. [...]

Binge drinkers show similar changes in brain activity as chronic alcoholics

September 14, 2017

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Distinctive changes in brain activity in binge-drinking college students may be an early marker of brain damage, reports a study in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience. [...]

Our brains do change from early to mid-adulthood

August 29, 2017

Because scientists have been unaware of how our brains change during this period of life, they don't routinely account for this when studying the brain, which could lead them to misinterpret their results.

Contrary to belief, study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, shows considerable structural changes in the brain from early to mid-adulthood. [...]

Brain injury in kids might lead to alcohol abuse

August 29, 2017

Traumatic brain injuries in children and adolescents could lead to alcohol abuse in later life

Researchers find evidence that traumatic brain injuries in children and adolescents could be a risk-factor for alcohol abuse in later life [...]

Dancing can reverse the signs of aging in the brain

August 29, 2017

While previous research has shown that physical exercise can combat age-related brain decline, it is not known if one type of exercise can be better than another. To assess this, the exercise routines given to the volunteers differed. The traditional fitness training program conducted mainly repetitive exercises, such as cycling or Nordic walking, but the dance group were challenged with something new each week.

New research, published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience compares two fitness routines to explore anti-aging effects on the brain in the elderly. [...]

Study reveals most impactful neuroscience research

July 27, 2017

A study has identified the 100 most-cited neuroscience papers, and their research topics and journals. [...]

Bacteria found in Alzheimer’s brains

July 24, 2017

The research team set out to discover if there were any differences in the types of bacteria present in brains from Alzheimer's disease patients and healthy brains.

Brains from patients with Alzheimer's disease show changes in bacterial populations compared with healthy brains. [...]

Menstruation doesn’t change how your brain works — period

July 13, 2017

Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience study suggests that hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle have no impact on aspects of cognition [...]

Video games can change your brain

July 5, 2017

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience review article outlines structural brain changes caused by video games [...]

Frontiers journal ranking analysis: Neurosciences

June 28, 2017

The Frontiers in Neuroscience journal series is the 1st-most cited in Neurosciences [...]

Creating human super intelligence: winner of Spotlight Award 2017

June 14, 2017

Superintelligence: fact or fiction. First Frontiers Spotlight Award Winner for outstanding research into human brain augmentation [...]

Blue Brain Team Discovers a Multi-Dimensional Universe in Brain Networks

June 12, 2017

Using mathematics in a novel way in neuroscience, the Blue Brain Project shows that the brain operates on many dimensions, not just the three dimensions that we are accustomed to [...]

Study sheds light on link between diseases like Alzheimer’s and normal aging in the brain

May 19, 2017

Ground-breaking study, published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, opens up new area of preventative research for diseases like Alzheimer's: Targeting age-dependent protein aggregates as possible therapeutic targets.

New study opens up new area of preventative research for diseases like Alzheimer's: Targeting age-dependent protein aggregates as possible therapeutic targets. [...]

Shaping your brain with exercise, video games and more

May 19, 2017

This Research Topic, published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, investigates cognitive training techniques in health and disease, and in youth and old age. [...]

Astrocytes: rising stars in the brain landscape

April 12, 2017

New Research Topic in Frontiers in Neuroanatomy explores an ultastructural insight of astrocytes at a microscale level. [...]

Pushing the Frontiers of Synaptic Neuroscience – an interview

February 10, 2017

Interview discusses aspirations for Frontiers in Synaptic Neuroscience and a vision for the field. [...]

Brain damage is not always damaging

February 10, 2017

This case report documents the extraordinary resilience of a woman in Argentina who endured multiple strokes. [...]

How physical exercises aids in stroke recovery

December 13, 2016

Engaging in voluntary physical exercise helps protect the brain from the damaging effects of a stroke, shown in mice. — By Tania Fitzgeorge-Balfour, Science Writer, [...]

Honeybee memories: another piece of the Alzheimer’s puzzle?

December 12, 2016

Researchers show a molecular mechanism that regulates memory specificity over time, and point to how understanding memory in honeybees could help us combat degenerative brain diseases [...]

How kids’ brains respond to a late night up

November 29, 2016

Sleep deprivation affects children’s brains differently than adults’, according to a new study By K.E.D. Coan, Science Writer Any parent can tell you about the [...]

Genes for speech may not be limited to humans

November 16, 2016

Study shows vocal communication in mice is affected by the same gene needed for speech in humans [...]

Can a Brain-Computer Interface Convert Your Thoughts to Text?

October 26, 2016

By Srividya Sundaresan, Science Writer Recent research shows brain-to-text device capable of decoding speech from brain signals Ever wonder what it would be like if a [...]

Seasonal allergies could change your brain

August 8, 2016

by Reeteka Sud, Frontiersin.org Hay fever may do more than give you a stuffy nose and itchy eyes — seasonal allergies may change the brain, says a study published in [...]

Most viewed Neuroscience articles in July 2016

August 5, 2016

Distinct Brain and Behavioral Benefits from Cognitive vs. Physical Training: A Randomized Trial in Aging Adults Sandra B. Chapman*, Sina Aslan, Jeffrey S. Spence, Molly W. [...]

Most viewed Neuroscience articles in June 2016

July 2, 2016

The Enhanced Musical Rhythmic Perception in Second Language Learners M. Paula Roncaglia-Denissen*, Drikus A. Roor, Ao Chen and Makiko Sadakata EEG Responses to Auditory [...]

Most viewed Neuroscience articles in May 2016

June 4, 2016

tACS Phase Locking of Frontal Midline Theta Oscillations Disrupts Working Memory Performance Bankim S. Chander, Matthias Witkowski, Christoph Braun, Stephen E. Robinson, Jan [...]

Setting free the words trapped in our heads

May 27, 2016

By Mônica Favre, Ph.D., Frontiers Science Writer Neuroscientists are on their way to turn a person’s thoughts into speech producible by a device, to help victims of [...]

New brain research may help treat single-sided deafness

May 11, 2016

By Abigail Pattenden, Frontiers Science Writer A new discovery could help people suffering with single-sided deafness (SSD) find a treatment quicker – and could [...]