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Friends Know How Long You'll Live, Study Finds
Jan. 24, 2015 Young lovers walking down the aisle may dream of long and healthy lives together, but close friends in the wedding party may have a better sense of whether those wishes will come true, suggests new ... full story -
Why All-Nighters Don't Work: How Sleep, Memory Go Hand-in-Hand
Jan. 23, 2015 Scientists have long known that sleep, memory and learning are deeply connected but how has remained a mystery. The question is, does the mechanism that promotes sleep also consolidate memory, or do ... full story -
New 'Systems Genetics' Study Identifies Possible Target for Epilepsy Treatment
Jan. 23, 2015 A single gene that coordinates a network of about 400 genes involved in epilepsy could be a target for new treatments, according to research. Epilepsy is a common and serious disease that affects ... full storyMore: -
Pro-Marijuana 'Tweets' Are Sky-High on Twitter
Jan. 22, 2015 Analyzing every marijuana-related Twitter message sent during a one-month period in early 2014, researchers have found that the 'Twitterverse' is a pot-friendly place. In that time, more ... full story -
Anti-Inflammatory Protein May Trigger Plaque in Alzheimer's Disease
Jan. 22, 2015 Inflammation has long been studied in Alzheimer's, but in a counter-intuitive finding reported by researchers has uncovered the mechanism by which anti-inflammatory processes may trigger the ... full story -
Treatment Restores Sociability in Autism Mouse Model
Jan. 22, 2015 Researchers have treated mice that mimic human autism with a neuropeptide called oxytocin, and have found that it restores normal social behavior. In addition, the findings suggest that giving ... full story -
Family Voices, Stories Speed Coma Recovery
Jan. 22, 2015 'Can he hear me?' Family members are desperate to know when a loved one with a traumatic brain injury is in a coma. A new study shows the recorded voices of loved ones telling the patient ... full story -
Secrets of a Clump-Dissolving Protein Uncovered
Jan. 22, 2015 Workhorse molecules called heat-shock proteins contribute to refolding proteins that were once misfolded and clumped, causing such disorders as Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral ... full story -
Estrogen-Producing Neurons Influence Aggression in Both Sexes
Jan. 22, 2015 A miniscule cluster of estrogen-producing nerve cells in the mouse brain exerts highly specific effects on aggressive behavior in both males and females, according to new ... full story -
Brain Secrets Unlocked by International Imaging Effort
Jan. 22, 2015 Significant genetic factors that influence the size of structures within the brain have been discovered by an international team of researchers. It is hoped these new insights may help scientists ... full story -
Rare Neurological Disease Shines Light on Health of Essential Nerve Cells
Jan. 22, 2015 Pelizaeus Merzbacher disease, or PMD, is a devastating neurological condition that, in its most severe form, kills infants weeks after birth. Thirty years ago, a neuroscientist noticed a genetic ... full story -
Trust Your Gut: E. Coli May Hold One of the Keys to Treating Parkinson's
Jan. 22, 2015 E. coli usually brings to mind food poisoning and beach closures, but researchers recently discovered a protein in E. coli that inhibits the accumulation of potentially toxic amyloids—a hallmark of ... full story -
Why Protein Mutations Lead to Familial Form of Parkinson's Disease
Jan. 22, 2015 For the first time, researchers have shown why protein mutations lead to the familial form of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is characterized by impairment or deterioration of ... full story -
Major Discovery on Spinal Injury Reveals Unknown Immune Response
Jan. 22, 2015 In a discovery that could dramatically affect the treatment of brain and spinal cord injuries, researchers have identified a previously unknown, beneficial immune response that occurs after injury to ... full story -
Study Detailing Axonal Death Pathway May Provide Drug Targets for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Jan. 22, 2015 Axons connect neurons with each other to form the neural networks that underpin the vital functions of perception, motility, cognition, and memory. In many neurodegenerative disorders, from traumatic ... full story -
Why Should Adolescents Exhibiting Symptoms of Mental Disorders Be Asked About Hallucinations?
Jan. 22, 2015 Visual distortions and hallucinations related to an elevated risk of psychosis are linked to self-destructive thought processes among adolescents with psychological symptoms, according to a recent ... full story -
Sleep Tight and Stay Bright? Invest Now, Researcher Says
Jan. 22, 2015 Sound sleep in young and middle-aged people helps memory and learning, but as they hit their seventh, eighth and ninth decades — and generally don’t sleep as much or as well — sleep is not ... full story -
Antisocial and Non-Antisocial Siblings Share Difficulty Recognizing Emotions
Jan. 21, 2015 Teenagers with brothers and sisters who exhibit severe antisocial behavior share a similar impairment with their siblings in recognizing emotions, according to a new study. The findings suggest that ... full story -
Video-Based Therapy Might Benefit Babies at Risk of Autism
Jan. 21, 2015 Video-based therapy for families with babies at risk of autism improves infants' engagement, attention and social behavior, and might reduce the likelihood of such children developing autism, ... full story -
Sleeping on Stomach May Increase Risk of Sudden Death in Epilepsy
Jan. 21, 2015 Stomach sleepers with epilepsy may be at higher risk of sudden unexpected death, researchers report, drawing parallels to sudden infant death syndrome in babies. Epilepsy is a brain disorder that ... full story
- Why all-nighters don't work: How sleep, memory go hand-in-hand
- New 'systems genetics' study identifies possible target for epilepsy treatment
- Pro-marijuana 'tweets' are sky-high on Twitter
- Anti-inflammatory protein may trigger plaque in Alzheimer's disease
- Treatment restores sociability in autism mouse model
- Family voices, stories speed coma recovery
- Secrets of a clump-dissolving protein uncovered
- Estrogen-producing neurons influence aggression in both sexes
- Brain secrets unlocked by international imaging effort
- Rare neurological disease shines light on health of essential nerve cells
- Trust your gut: E. coli may hold one of the keys to treating Parkinson's
- Why protein mutations lead to familial form of Parkinson's disease
- Major discovery on spinal injury reveals unknown immune response
- Study detailing axonal death pathway may provide drug targets for neurodegenerative diseases
- Why should adolescents exhibiting symptoms of mental disorders be asked about hallucinations?
- Sleep tight and stay bright? Invest now, researcher says
- Antisocial and non-antisocial siblings share difficulty recognizing emotions
- Video-based therapy might benefit babies at risk of autism
- Sleeping on stomach may increase risk of sudden death in epilepsy
- Neuroscientists lead global consortium to crack brain's genetic code
- Blood vessels in older brains break down, possibly leading to Alzheimer's
- Closer than ever to a personalized treatment solution for intellectual disability
- Editing the brain: How new epigenetic tools could rewrite our understanding of memory and more
- When Parkisonism does not mean Parkinson's
- Toward a cocaine vaccine to help addicts kick the habit
- Task length linked with cognitive fatigue in MS
- Study sheds light on genetic mutations in autism disorders
- Men and women process emotions differently
- Hunger hormone in infancy may link to lifelong obesity risk
- Connection between childhood adversity, psychiatric disorders seen at cellular level
- Finding shared pathways for psychiatric disorders
- Portable stimulator being tested on Parkinson's patients
- Stem cell transplantation shows potential for reducing disability in patients with MS
- Bioethicists call for return to asylums for long-term psychiatric care
- Updated assessment of medications to treat acute migraine
- Men who live alone run a greater risk of dying prematurely after stroke
- Immunotherapy inhibits heroin effects in research animals
- Exploring the use of alcohol-interactive prescription medication among US drinkers
- Sleep difficulties in adolescents can predict alcohol, drug problems
- Pre-sleep drinking disrupts sleep
- Century-old drug reverses autism-like symptoms in fragile X mouse model
- Women who experience 'postpartum' depression before giving birth may face greater risk
- What causes brain problems after traumatic brain injury? Studies have a surprising answer
- Good things come to those who wait?
- The secret of empathy: Stress from the presence of strangers prevents empathy, in both mice and humans
- When heavy metals go off-kilter: Study in C. elegans shows excess iron promotes aging
- Extra-short nanowires best for brain
- Imaging test for autism spectrum disorder under development
- Alzheimer's plaques reduced by targeting sugar attachment to the BACE1 enzyme
- Holistic assessment needed for wheelchair users with multiple sclerosis
- Difficult behavior in young children may point to later problems
- Depression, behavioral changes may precede memory loss in Alzheimer's
- Combat veterans' brains reveal hidden damage from IED blasts
- A paradox revealed: Cues associated with infant abuse may help reduce stress in the adult brain
- Advanced 3-D facial imaging may aid in early detection of autism
- Clinical trial examines safety, effectiveness of drug to treat binge eating disorder
- Bisexual women have worse mental health than lesbians in the UK
- Blood test for brain injury may not be feasible afterall
- Clinical trial shows benefits of animal-assisted therapy in adult cancer patients undergoing complex cancer treatment with chemotherapy, radiation therapy
- Not always cool to stay cool in negotiations, study finds
- Development of psychosis: Gray matter loss and the inflamed brain
- Factors influencing mental illness in early adolescence
- Pediatricians miss autism symptoms in brief checkups
- Experience of pain relies on multiple brain pathways, not just one
- Possible new target for treating brain inflammation found
- Virtual reality brain training game can detect mild cognitive impairment, a condition that often predates Alzheimer’s disease
- Curcumin's ability to fight Alzheimer's studied
- Researchers dispute warning that drugs for high cholesterol could impair memory, cognitive functioning
- Do viruses make us smarter?
- Involuntary hospitalization of patients with anorexia nervosa in extreme situations can save their lives
- Brain protein aids influenza recovery, scientists find
- The brain thinks, the spinal cord implements: Research team identifies important control mechanisms for walking
- United States: Mental health care lacking in state, federal prisons
- Study identifies two genes that boost risk for post-traumatic stress disorder
- Ritual circumcision linked to increased risk of autism in young boys, research suggests
- Mental health workers don't recognize their own burnout
- Fear of terror may lead to job burnout over time
- Neuroprosthetics for paralysis: Biocompatible, flexible implant slips into the spinal cord
- Nasal spray with insulin equivalent shows promise as treatment for adults with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s dementia
- Monkeys can learn to see themselves in the mirror
- Could gut microbes help treat brain disorders? Mounting research tightens their connection with the brain
- Sound mind, strong heart: Same protein sustains both
- Huntington's disease: Therapeutic potential of triheptanoin confirmed
- New recommendations for return to activity after concussion in military personnel
- All in a good night's sleep: How quality of sleep impacts academic performance in children
- Ethnic discrimination and health: Direct link found
- Study suggests worsening trends in headache management
- Risks of youth rugby need urgent scrutiny
- Poor acceptance of illness associated with worse quality of life in chronic heart failure
- Synthetic oil drug may bring promise for Huntington’s disease
- Research on jealousy: Impact of sexual vs. emotional infidelity
- New discoveries in key pathway for neurological diseases
- Mind-body connection not a one-way street
- Major study sends clear safety message to prevent brain injury in children
- Caregiver, families with mentally ill members all need help, CWRU researchers find
- Tracking subtle brain mutations, systematically
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