Protein traffic jams may explain aging, memory loss, and Alzheimer’s
Scientists at Stanford University have uncovered a major clue to why the brain deteriorates with age. Their research points to breakdow...
CBD may slow Alzheimer’s by calming the brain’s immune system
Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is gaining attention from scientists studying Alzheimer's disease. New research suggests the cannabis...
Human organoids reveal how to reverse “irreversible” nerve damage
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have created tiny lab-grown brain and spinal cord systems that mimic how movement signals tra...
Scientists discover hidden gut-brain circuit that triggers protein cravings
Eating is about far more than simply getting enough calories. The body must also obtain the right balance of nutrients, especially esse...
A 100-year-old piano mystery has finally been solved
For generations, pianists and music teachers have insisted that a performer's touch can change the character of a piano's sound. Skepti...
Methodological considerations for evaluating policy impacts on transgender and non-binary youth suicidality
Lee, W. Y. et al. State-level anti-transgender laws increase past-year suicide attempts among transgender and non-binary you...
New depression treatment targets the immune system instead of the brain
Immunotherapy may offer a completely new way to treat people with difficult-to-treat depression, according to a University of Bristol-l...
A systematic overview and second-order meta-analysis of nature-based interventions for stress, anxiety and depression
McGrath, J. J. et al. Age of onset and cumulative risk of mental disorders: a cross-national analysis of population surveys ...
Researchers block key protein that helps Parkinson’s spread through the brain
Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have identified a brain immune protein that may play a...
Scientists thought brain inflammation was driving long COVID but the scans told a different story
A new brain imaging study is raising questions about one of the most widely discussed explanations for long COVID. Researchers found no...