Repeated sampling offers insight into glioblastoma therapy response
A multi-institutional study from the Accelerating GBM Therapies Through Serial Biopsies TeamLab, led by investigators from the Mass…
Unraveling the brain mechanisms behind social hierarchies in mice
Social hierarchies are everywhere-think of high school dramas, where the athletes are portrayed as most popular, or large…
Brain stimulation may help people with multiple sclerosis cut back on excessive cannabis use
A noninvasive device that delivers weak electrical currents to the brain may help those with multiple sclerosis cut…
Harnessing AI tools for better treatment of serious mental illnesses
Serious mental illnesses (SMI) take a tremendous toll on individuals, their friends and family, and society as a…
What’s my Alzheimer’s risk, and can I really do anything to change it?
A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his…
Enzyme technology enables first successful blood type conversion in kidney transplant
The first successful human transplant of a kidney converted from blood type A to universal type O used…
Study links high neuroinflammation in young people with Down Syndrome to Alzheimer’s risk
Down syndrome is associated with accelerated aging. It is estimated that up to 90% of individuals with the…
Engineered CAR T cells show promise against solid tumors
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, which uses a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer, has…
Wearable patch reduces cravings for alcohol and drugs — Harvard Gazette
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham and Harvard shows that a non-drug, wearable device can…
Stroke Damage Reversed As Stem Cells Regrow the Brain
This image shows a coronal section through the mouse brain after stroke and neural stem cell transplantation. The…
AI tool detects tiny brain lesions to improve epilepsy treatment in children
An advanced AI tool can detect tiny brain lesions that cause severe epilepsy in children, allowing faster diagnosis,…
Scientists Found a Major Problem With Vitamin B12 Guidelines, and Your Brain Might Be at Risk
Low-normal B12 in older adults was tied to slower processing, cognitive decline, and brain damage. Scientists warn that…