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April 13, 2025
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Apr. 9, 2025 — A new study found that people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) had elevated dopamine levels in a brain region associated with ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — In a new study, researchers created an AI model of the mouse visual cortex that predicts neuronal responses to visual ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — A small protein involved in neurodegeneration leading to Parkinson's disease also drives a type of skin cancer known as melanoma, according to new ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a way to get anti-inflammatory medicine across the blood-brain barrier, opening the door to potential new therapies for a range of conditions, including Alzheimer's ...
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Apr. 9, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a new way that neurons act in neurodegeneration by using human neural organoids -- also known as 'mini-brain' models -- from patients with frontotemporal lobar ...
Apr. 2, 2025 — Patients prescribed medicinal cannabis in Australia maintained improvements in overall health-related quality of life (HRQL), fatigue, and sleep ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — From a tiny sample of tissue no larger than a grain of sand, scientists have come within reach of a goal once thought unattainable: building a ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — With the global prevalence of obesity on the rise, it is crucial to explore the neural mechanisms linked to obesity and its influence on brain and cognitive health. However, the impact of obesity on ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — Tim-3 is an immune checkpoint molecule involved in immunity and inflammation recently linked to late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD), but its role in ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — Heavy drinkers who have eight or more alcoholic drinks per week have an increased risk of brain lesions called hyaline arteriolosclerosis, signs of brain injury that are associated with memory and ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — Scientists have helped identify a novel drug compound that selectively activates pain-altering receptors in the body, offering a potentially safer alternative to conventional pain ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — Two undergraduate medicine students have led a major study examining how cardioprotective glucose-lowering therapies -- medications that lower blood sugar and reduce the risk of heart disease in ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — Calcium transport into and out of mitochondria -- the powerhouses of cells -- is central to cellular energy production and cell death. To maintain ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — When faced with a potential threat, mice often freeze in place. Moreover, when two animals are together, they typically freeze at the same time, matching each other's periods of immobility. In a new ...
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Apr. 8, 2025 — A new study shows a compound found in certain fruits and vegetables could hold key to treating neurodegenerative ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — In the first comprehensive, cell-by-cell analysis of brain tissue from individuals with Tourette syndrome, researchers have pinpointed exactly which cells are perturbed and how they malfunction, ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — Experimental drug NU-9 -- a small molecule compound approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical trials for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) -- improves ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — Researchers discovered the blood vessels at the back of the eye -- called retinal microvasculature -- can show early signs someone is at risk of developing ...
Apr. 7, 2025 — A study found that a significant proportion of Parkinson's disease diagnoses are later corrected. Up to one in six diagnoses changed after ten years of follow-up, and the majority of new ...
Apr. 7, 2025 — A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can help interpret and assess how well treatments are working for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) has been ...
Apr. 7, 2025 — New research shows that the adult brain can generate new neurons that integrate into key motor circuits, findings that may point to a new way to treat neurogenerative ...
Apr. 7, 2025 — Scientists find the protein IL-17 that fights infection also acts on the brain, inducing anxiety or sociability. This adds to evidence that immune molecules can influence behavior during ...
Apr. 7, 2025 — A new study has found that medications for ADHD have overall small effects on blood pressure and heart rate after weeks or a few months of use. There have been concerns about the side effects of ADHD ...
Apr. 4, 2025 — Exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke was associated with increased visits to emergency departments (ED) for mental health conditions, according to a new ...
Apr. 3, 2025 — A global study establishes long-term risk of stroke. Findings shows one in five people who experience a minor stroke or TIA will have another stroke within 10 ...
Apr. 3, 2025 — Researchers have developed a method that shows how the nervous system and sensory organs are formed in an embryo. By labeling stem cells with a genetic 'barcode', they have been able to ...
Apr. 3, 2025 — New research shines light on how the brain interprets nutritional and hydration needs and turns them into ...
Apr. 3, 2025 — Parkinson's doesn't just affect movement and the brain -- it may also impact the heart, according to new research. Scientists suggest that targeting a key protein outside of the brain could ...
Apr. 3, 2025 — In a new extensive systematic review, researchers identified 17 modifiable risk factors that are shared by stroke, dementia, and late-life depression. Modifying any one of them can reduce your risk ...
Apr. 2, 2025 — Differences in the distribution of certain proteins and markers in the brain may explain why some people first experience vision changes instead of memory loss in Alzheimer's disease, finds a ...
Apr. 2, 2025 — Organoids have revolutionized science and medicine, providing platforms for disease modeling, drug testing, and understanding developmental processes. While not exact replicas of human organs, they ...
Apr. 2, 2025 — For the first time researchers demonstrate in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for ...
Apr. 2, 2025 — Excessive screen time among adolescents negatively impacts multiple aspects of sleep, which in turn increases the risk of depressive symptoms -- particularly among girls, concludes a new ...
Apr. 2, 2025 — Researchers have demonstrated how specific biomarkers in the blood can predict the development of dementia up to ten years before diagnosis, among older adults living independently in the ...
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- Researchers Discover Natural Compound May Slow ALS and Dementia
- Groundbreaking Study Reveals Changes in Brain Cell Composition and Gene Activity in Tourette Syndrome
- ALS Drug Effectively Treats Alzheimer's Disease in New Animal Study
- Eye Health Linked to Dementia Risk
Monday, April 7, 2025
- Diagnostic Uncertainty in Parkinson's Disease: Study Calls for Improved Diagnostic Processes
- AI Tool Can Track Effectiveness of Multiple Sclerosis Treatments
- Brain's Own Repair Mechanism: New Neurons May Reverse Damage in Huntington's Disease
- Molecules That Fight Infection Also Act on the Brain, Inducing Anxiety or Sociability
- New Study Investigates Effects of ADHD Medications on the Heart
Friday, April 4, 2025
Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Global Study Establishes Long-Term Risk of Stroke
- How the Brain and Inner Ear Are Formed
- Thirst and Hunger Neurons
- Could Targeting Parkinson's Outside of the Brain Improve Symptoms?
- 17 Modifiable Risk Factors Shared by Stroke, Dementia, and Late-Life Depression
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Key Differences Between Visual And Memory-Led Alzheimer's Discovered
- New Brain Organoid Model
- Study Reveals How Alcohol Abuse Damages Cognition
- Study Links Teen Girls' Screen Time to Sleep Disruptions and Depression
- Blood Test May Rule out Future Dementia Risk
- How the Brain Evaluates Rewards
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Monday, March 31, 2025
- Mouse Study Identifies Shared Genes Involved in Hearing and Vision Regeneration
- My Robot Therapist: The Ethics of AI Mental Health Chatbots for Kids
- PTSD Can Undermine Healthy Couple Communication When People Fear Their Emotions
- Highly Accurate Blood Test Diagnoses Alzheimer's Disease, Measures Extent of Dementia
- New Study Links Lower Proportions of Certain Sleep Stages to Brain Changes Associated With Alzheimer's Disease
Friday, March 28, 2025
- Discrimination-Related Depression, Anxiety Pronounced Among Multiracial, White, Asian Populations
- Brain Channels 'stopped in Time' Reveal Chemical Flow That Enables Learning and Thinking
- PET Imaging Confirms Direct Involvement of Dopamine in Cognitive Flexibility
Thursday, March 27, 2025
- Research Highlights Urgent Need for National Strategy to Combat Rising Eating Disorders
- First Therapy Chatbot Trial Shows AI Can Provide 'gold-Standard' Care
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- Your Neighborhood May Affect Your Risk of Dementia
- Early Signs of Heart Problems Linked to Smaller Brain Volumes
- Study Unlocks How Diabetes Distorts Memory and Reward Processing
- Neurons in Brain That Regulate Energy Levels and Body Temperature
- How Movement Affects the Way the Brain Processes Sound and Sight
- Study Identifies Shisa7 Gene as Key Driver in Heroin Addiction
- Repetitive Behaviors and Special Interests Are More Indicative of an Autism Diagnosis Than a Lack of Social Skills
- Highly Educated People Face Steeper Mental Declines After Stroke
- How Cells Respond to Stress Is More Nuanced Than Previously Believed
- Enzyme Engineering Opens Door to Novel Therapies for Parkinson's, Cancers and Other Hard-to-Target Protein Diseases
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- Could an Arthritis Drug Unlock Lasting Relief from Epilepsy and Seizures? Promising Results in Mice
- Biological Pathway in the Brain Could Help Explain Why Teenage Girls Are More Depressed Than Boys
- ADHD May Be Associated With an Increased Risk of Dementia
- Exercise of Any Kind Boosts Brainpower at Any Age
Monday, March 24, 2025
- Study Confirms Accuracy of Blood Test for Early Alzheimer's Detection in Asian Populations
- At-Home Smell Test for Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease
- Motion Sickness Brain Circuit May Provide New Options for Treating Obesity
Friday, March 21, 2025
- How the Brain Links Related Memories Formed Close in Time
- Potential Risk Biomarkers Found for Schizophrenia Resulting from Cannabis Use
- Nearly Half of Depression Diagnoses Could Be Considered Treatment-Resistant
- Boosting Brain's Waste Removal System Improves Memory in Old Mice
Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Part of the Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Acts Through the Placenta
- Insomniac Fruit Fly Mutants Show Enhanced Memory Despite Severe Sleep Loss
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- Parts of the Brain That Are Needed to Remember Words Identified
- Anti-Amyloid Drug Shows Signs of Preventing Alzheimer's Dementia
- Sleepier During the Day? For Some Older People, It's Linked to Twice the Dementia Risk
- AI Technology Improves Parkinson's Diagnoses
- Groundbreaking AI Tool Generates 3D Map of the Brain
- Machine Learning Aids in Detection of 'brain Tsunamis'
- Brain Imaging Reveals Surprises About Learning
- Why Are Night Owls at Greater Risk of Depression?
- Research Into Alcohol Use Disorder: Imagining Future Events Changes Brain to Improve Healthy Decision-Making
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Stroke Rehabilitation Drug Repairs Brain Damage
- Gender Gap in Teenage Depression Is Twice as Large in London Than in Tokyo, New Study Finds
- Cannabis Users Face Substantially Higher Risk of Heart Attack
- Study Finds Unique Brain Changes Linked to Witnessing Trauma
Monday, March 17, 2025
- New AI Model Analyzes Full Night of Sleep With High Accuracy in Largest Study of Its Kind
- Inflammatory Messenger Fuels Alzheimer's
- How Childhood Adversity Shapes Brain and Behavior
- Psychological Prehabilitation Improves Surgical Recovery
Friday, March 14, 2025
- New Clue on What Is Leading to Neurodegenerative Diseases Like Alzheimer's and ALS
- Not Knowing What to Expect Can Make Pain Feel Worse
- Oxytocin System of Breastfeeding Affected in Mothers With Postnatal Depression
- New Members of the CDKL Family of Genes Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Lowering Bioenergetic Age May Help Fend Off Alzheimer's
- Scientists Solve Decades-Long Parkinson's Mystery
- Re-Purposed FDA-Approved Drug Could Help Treat High-Grade Glioma
- Nature Relieves Physical Pain: Pain-Related Signals in the Brain Are Reduced
- Thinking Outside the Box: Uncovering a Novel Approach to Brainwave Monitoring
- Can AI Help Detect Cognitive Impairment?
- Depressing Findings for Those Suffering from Eating Disorders
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Dopamine's Unexpected Role in Memory Devaluation
- Do Brain Changes Remain After Recovery from Concussion?
- Vocal Changes in Birds May Predict Age-Related Disorders in People, Study Finds
- New Research Explores Mental Health Costs of Emotional Labor at Work
- Assessing Pain, Anxiety and Other Symptoms of Nursing Home Residents Unable to Speak for Themselves
- Dopamine Signals in Primate Brains
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Monday, March 10, 2025
- Compound Found in Common Herbs Inspires Potential Anti-Inflammatory Drug for Alzheimer's Disease
- Genes Combined With Immune Response to Epstein-Barr Virus Increase MS Risk
- Decoding the Neural Basis of Affective Empathy: How the Brain Feels Others' Pain
- Worldwide Study Finds High Rates of Depression and Anxiety in People With Chronic Pain
- Limiting Screen Time Protects Children's Mental Health