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May 28, 2024
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May 28, 2024 — A baby's exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain mental health problems once the infant reaches adolescence, new research has found. The study ...
May 28, 2024 — Thousands of Australians struggle with serious mental health conditions. But when the recommended treatment involves antipsychotic medications, the side effects are excess kilos, which only adds weight to an already complex diagnosis. Now, new ...
May 28, 2024 — New research finds that binge-eating disorder symptoms may persist longer than once believed, finding 61 percent and 45 percent of individuals still experienced binge-eating disorder 2.5 and 5 years after their initial diagnoses, ...
May 23, 2024 — Researchers uncovered 214,516 unique isoforms in the developing neocortex -- over 70% of which have not been previously ...
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May 22, 2024 — Even slight cognitive changes can affect an older person's decision to stop driving, according to a new study. The findings suggest that routine cognitive testing -- in particular, the kind of ...
May 22, 2024 — At least 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for Alzheimer's, in part because scientists do not yet have a ...
May 24, 2024 — New genetic tool could help investigate brain function and psychiatric ...
May 23, 2024 — Researchers analyzed multi-omic data from 231 people with PTSD or depression to uncover distinct molecular differences that might affect systems such ...
May 23, 2024 — A new analysis has revealed detailed information about genetic variation in brain cells that could open new avenues for the targeted treatment of diseases such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's ...
May 23, 2024 — A groundbreaking study has unveiled the most detailed view of the complex biological mechanisms underlying autism, showing the first link between ...
May 22, 2024 — A study has found distinct brain connectivity patterns in six-week-old infants at risk for developing autism spectrum disorder ...
May 22, 2024 — People who eat more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and ...
May 23, 2024 — A new study finds key differences in the development of the cortex between autistic boys and girls ages 2-13. The study found sex-specific changes in the thickness of the outer layer of the brain, ...
May 22, 2024 — Researcher leads a new clinical trial testing her flicker technology on patients with ...
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May 23, 2024 — A consortium of researchers has produced the largest and most advanced multidimensional maps of gene regulation networks in the brains of people with and without mental disorders. These maps detail ...
Psychedelic Drug-Induced Hyperconnectivity in the Brain Helps Clarify Altered Subjective Experiences
May 23, 2024 — A new study shows that the use of psilocybin, a compound found in the widely known 'magic mushrooms,' initiates a pattern of hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to the ego-modifying ...
May 23, 2024 — New research provides a map for how the genes known to increase risk of schizophrenia affect specific cells within the brain -- information researchers hope can drive the development of new, ...
May 23, 2024 — An exploration into the national U.S. dataset on children ever diagnosed with ADHD has revealed an 'ongoing and ever-expanding' public health ...
May 23, 2024 — A recently completed study demonstrates that mental disorders may be transmitted between individuals within social networks. The finding was the most evident in the case of mood, anxiety and eating ...
May 22, 2024 — What factors lead older adults to stop driving? A new study followed older adults who had no memory or thinking problems to examine this ...
May 22, 2024 — Research has resulted in a new method of screening for sleep disorders in children. The tool, the first of its kind, allows health professionals to assess children for multiple sleep problems at ...
May 22, 2024 — Scientists have shown that problems regulating emotions -- which can manifest as depression, anxiety and explosive outbursts -- may be a core symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...
May 22, 2024 — New research has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders such as ...
May 22, 2024 — The clumping of proteins is at the root of a wide range of neurodegenerative disorders that affect the brain such as Alzheimer's and dementia. Researchers have now developed a new tool that can ...
May 22, 2024 — A substance naturally occurring in i.a. pomegranates, strawberries and walnuts can improve memory and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, a new study ...
May 22, 2024 — A landmark longitudinal study of LGBTQ+ youths has found that transitioning gender identities is not associated with depression and that about 1 in 3 gender-minority youths change their gender ...
May 21, 2024 — Researchers have investigated how highly organized patterns of neural activity emerge during ...
May 21, 2024 — Researchers analyzed data from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study and found that socioeconomic status (SES) transitions affect dementia risk. Specifically, upward SES mobility is greater ...
May 20, 2024 — An increase in nightmares and hallucinations -- or 'daymares' -- could herald the onset of autoimmune diseases such as ...
May 20, 2024 — Researchers have found that increased neuron formation and the subsequent rewiring of neural circuits in the hippocampus through exercise or genetic manipulation helps mice forget traumatic or ...
May 20, 2024 — Major advance promises to accelerate the understanding and improved treatment of a wide range of brain disorders, including stroke, cerebral vascular disorders, brain cancer, Alzheimer's ...
May 17, 2024 — Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide and the second leading cause of death, but the right early intervention can prevent severe consequences. Scientists developed a new test by ...
May 16, 2024 — Important brain structures that are key for signaling in the brain are narrower and less dense in females, and more likely to be damaged by brain injuries, such as concussion. Long-term cognitive ...
May 16, 2024 — In an important step toward more effective gene therapies for brain diseases, researchers have engineered a gene-delivery vehicle that uses a human protein to efficiently cross the blood-brain ...
Thursday, May 23, 2024
- Scientists Map Networks Regulating Gene Function in the Human Brain
- Psychedelic Drug-Induced Hyperconnectivity in the Brain Helps Clarify Altered Subjective Experiences
- Study Uncovers Cell Type-Specific Genetic Insights Underlying Schizophrenia
- Approximately One in Nine U.S. Children Diagnosed With ADHD, as New National Study Highlights an 'ever-Expanding' Public Health Concern
- Mental Disorders May Spread in Young People's Social Networks
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- What Factors Predict When Older Adults Will Stop Driving?
- New Method for Diagnosing Sleep Disorders in Children
- One in Two Children With ADHD Experience Emotional Problems
- Ancient Viral DNA in the Human Genome Linked to Major Psychiatric Disorders
- New Weapon Against Dementia
- Naturally Occurring Substance in Pomegranates Can Improve Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
- Transitioning Gender Identities Is Not Linked With Depression
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Cortex's Self-Organizing Abilities in Neural Development
- Climbing the Social Ladder May Slow Dementia
Monday, May 20, 2024
- 'I Feel Like I'm Alice in Wonderland': Why Nightmares and 'daymares' Could Be Early Warning Signs of Autoimmune Disease
- Exercise Spurs Neuron Growth and Rewires the Brain, Helping Mice Forget Traumatic and Addictive Memories
- Brain 'assembloids' Mimic Human Blood-Brain Barrier
Friday, May 17, 2024
Thursday, May 16, 2024
- Different Brain Structures in Females Lead to More Severe Cognitive Deficits After Concussion Than Males
- New Gene Delivery Vehicle Shows Promise for Human Brain Gene Therapy
- Singing Repairs the Language Network of the Brain After a Cerebrovascular Accident
- Very Early Blood Pressure Control Confers Both Benefits and Harms in Acute Stroke
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- 'Trojan Horse' Weight Loss Drug More Effective Than Available Therapies
- Climate Change Likely to Aggravate Brain Conditions
- Research Sheds Light on How Proteins Linked to Alzheimer's Disease Influence Neuronal Growth
- Drug Compounds to Combat Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Alzheimer's Disease Without Symptoms: How Is That Possible?
- An Astrocytic pH Regulator That Can Repair the Blood-Brain Barrier and Reverse Brain Damage Caused by Ischemic Stroke
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
- Study Links Sleep Apnea Severity During REM Stage to Verbal Memory Decline
- Artificial Intelligence Tool Detects Male-Female-Related Differences in Brain Structure
- Giving Lessons to Your Teenage-Self Could Boost Your Wellbeing
- Some Brain Cells Age Faster and Are More Prevalent in Alzheimer's
- Innovative 'mini-Brains' Could Revolutionize Alzheimer's Treatment
Monday, May 13, 2024
- Potential Power and Pitfalls of Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sleep Medicine
- Study Reveals Patients With Brain Injuries Who Died After Withdrawal of Life Support May Have Recovered
Friday, May 10, 2024
- Metabolism of Autism Reveals Developmental Origins
- How the Brain Is Flexible Enough for a Complex World (Without Being Thrown Into Chaos)
Thursday, May 9, 2024
- A Fragment of Human Brain, Mapped in Exquisite Detail
- Brain Mechanisms Underlying Sensory Hypersensitivity in a Mouse Model of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Study Shows Heightened Sensitivity to PTSD in Autism
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- 'Wraparound' Implants Represent New Approach to Treating Spinal Cord Injuries
- Teens Who View Their Homes as More Chaotic Than Their Siblings Have Poorer Mental Health in Adulthood
- New Guidelines for Depression Care Emphasize Patient-Centred Approach
- Children Sleep Problems Associated With Psychosis in Young Adults
- Researchers Say Future Is Bright for Treating Substance Abuse Through Mobile Health Technologies
- Faster Approach for Starting Extended-Release Naltrexone to Treat Opioid Use Disorder Shown Effective
- More Than 321,000 U.S. Children Lost a Parent to Drug Overdose from 2011 to 2021
- Childhood Maltreatment Responsible for Up to 40 Percent of Mental Health Conditions
- How Psychedelic Drugs Interact With Serotonin Receptors to Potentially Produce Therapeutic Benefits
- Pressure to Be 'perfect' Causing Burnout for Parents, Mental Health Concerns for Their Children
- 'Mathematical Microscope' Reveals Novel, Energy-Efficient Mechanism of Working Memory That Works Even During Sleep
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
- Why Getting in Touch With Our 'gerbil Brain' Could Help Machines Listen Better
- Genetics, Not Lack of Oxygen, Causes Cerebral Palsy in Quarter of Cases
- New Device That Emits Magnetic Field May Offer Hope for Treating Depression
Monday, May 6, 2024
- Human 'neural Compass' Pinpointed in New Study
- Self-Critical Perfectionism Gnaws on Students' Well-Being Already in Lower Secondary School
- Contract Treatment Reduces Recidivism and Substance-Related Adverse Health Events
- New Study Reveals Age-Related Brain Changes Influence Recovery After Stroke
Thursday, May 2, 2024
- Low Intensity Light to Fight the Effects of Chronic Stress
- How the Brain's Arousal Center Helps Control Visual Attention Too
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Research Breakthrough on Birth Defect Affecting Brain Size
- Sleep Resets Brain Connections -- But Only for First Few Hours
- Scientists Identify New Brain Circuit in Mice That Controls Body's Inflammatory Reactions
- Nutrient Research Reveals Pathway for Treating Brain Disorders
- Virtual Reality Environment for Teens May Offer an Accessible, Affordable Way to Reduce Stress
- A Blood Test for Stroke Risk? Biomarker for Risk of Future Cerebrovascular Disease
- Brief Anger May Impair Blood Vessel Function
- Women Are 40% More Likely to Experience Depression During the Perimenopause
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
- Breakthrough in Complex Pain Management
- Student Links Worm Behavior to Brain Disease
- An Omega-6 Fatty Acid May Reduce the Risk for Bipolar Disorder
- Researchers Target Neurogenesis in New Approach to Treat Parkinson's Disease
Friday, April 26, 2024
- Pregnancy Cytokine Levels Impact Fetal Brain Development and Offspring Behavior
- Air Pollution and Depression Linked With Heart Disease Deaths in Middle-Aged Adults
- Robotic Nerve 'cuffs' Could Help Treat a Range of Neurological Conditions
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- RNA Modification Is Responsible for the Disruption of Mitochondrial Protein Synthesis in Alzheimer's Disease
- Nanomaterial That Mimics Proteins Could Be Basis for New Neurodegenerative Disease Treatments
- Physical Activity in Nature Helps Prevent Several Diseases, Including Depression and Type 2 Diabetes
- Genetic Variations May Predispose People to Parkinson's Disease Following Long-Term Pesticide Exposure, Study Finds
- National Trial Safely Scaled Back Prescribing of a Powerful Antipsychotic for the Elderly
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
- Use of Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Higher Risk of Migraine
- Gene-Based Therapy Restores Cellular Development and Function in Brain Cells from People With Timothy Syndrome
- After Spinal Cord Injury, Neurons Wreak Havoc on Metabolism
- Good Heart Health in Middle Age May Preserve Brain Function Among Black Women as They Age
- Neurons Spoil Your Appetite
- New Research Shows 'profound' Link Between Dietary Choices and Brain Health
- Low Intensity Exercise Linked to Reduced Depression
- Understaffed Nursing Homes in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods More Likely to Overuse Antipsychotics
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
- Chemical Tool Illuminates Pathways Used by Dopamine, Opioids and Other Neuronal Signals
- Wake Up and Die: Human Brain Neurons Re-Entering the Cell Cycle Age Quickly Shift to Senescence
- Innovative Microscopy Demystifies Metabolism of Alzheimer's
- Social Media Affects People's Views on Mental Illness
- In the Brain, Bursts of Beta Rhythms Implement Cognitive Control
- Magnetic Microcoils Unlock Targeted Single-Neuron Therapies for Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Exploring Brain Synchronization Patterns During Social Interactions
Monday, April 22, 2024
- AI Can Improve Alzheimer's Treatment Through the 'gut-Brain Axis'
- In Psychedelic Therapy, Clinician-Patient Bond May Matter Most