Study provides a more nuanced picture of biological mechanisms linked to autism
How does autism manifest in the brain? Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital…
Early-life stress rewires brain epigenetics to heighten sensitivity to future stress
Mouse experiments reveal how early-life stress may leave a lasting epigenetic imprint in dopamine-related brain circuitry, priming molecular,…
Real-time neurotransmitter detection
News Medical speaks with Anne Andrews of UCLA about measuring neurotransmitters in the brain using voltammetry and machine…
Targeting small group of brain cells may reduce opioid addiction risk
Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine are investigating how to keep opioids’ pain-relieving benefits while reducing their…
How infinite scrolling hijacks the brain’s reward system like slot machines do
We all know how easy it is to get hooked on scrolling, but what does this endless activity…
Bee venom boosts the effects of standard Parkinson’s therapy
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons, leading to motor…
Chinese team’s wearable dopamine patch could be used to track depression, Parkinson’s
Scientists in northeast China say they have developed a “rapid and ultrasensitive” wearable dopamine sensor to monitor levels…
University of Malaga scientists find way to improve morphine treatments
Scientists at the Department of Cell Biology of the University of Malaga have taken a step forward in…
New viral model triggers Parkinson’s symptoms without using toxins
Scientists usually use animal models when studying Parkinson’s disease because these models mimic the disease well. They are limited, however,…
Blueberries may boost children’s memory and mood
Blueberry compounds may help support mood, memory, and attention in children, but researchers say stronger clinical evidence is…
Psilocybin Unlocks Lost Memories in an Alzheimer’s Patient
Summary: An extraordinary clinical case report tracking an octogenarian managing advanced Alzheimer’s disease has prompted neuroscientists to re-evaluate…
Parkinson’s drug may ease anhedonia in treatment-resistant depression
For many people who suffer from depression, the condition is not just about feeling down, but also about…