ALS Drug Shows Unprecedented Recovery in Patients With Rare Mutation
Summary: A groundbreaking experimental therapy for a rare, aggressive form of ALS caused by FUS gene mutations has…
Whiskers That Whisper: Mice Use Sound to Sense Their World
Summary: New research reveals that mice use not only touch but also sound to navigate their environments through…
Married Minds: Oral Microbiota May Mediate Shared Anxiety
Summary: A new study suggests that oral microbiota transmission between newlywed couples may influence the onset of depression…
Boosting Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects to Last Two Months
Summary: Ketamine is a fast-acting antidepressant that can relieve symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) within hours, even…
Smart Floss Measures Stress Hormone for Easy, Real-Time Monitoring
Summary: Engineers have developed a novel dental floss device that can detect cortisol, a hormone linked to stress, through…
Eye Surgery Technique Could Restore Vision in Macular Degeneration
Summary: Scientists have developed a novel surgical method allowing two retinal tissue grafts to be implanted in a…
Tiny Genetic Code Disruption Alters Brain Wiring and Behavior
Summary: A small genetic sequence called mini-exon B plays a surprisingly crucial role in how neurons form synaptic…
Gene Amplifies Brain Sensitivity to Light During Migraines
Summary: Researchers have identified a molecule in the brain called NEAT1 that plays a key role in light…
More Social Media, More Depression: Study Links Cause and Effect
Summary: A new study has found that as preteens increase their social media use, depressive symptoms also rise—but…
Long-Term Antidepressant Use Tied to Tougher Withdrawal Symptoms
Summary: A new study finds that people who have taken antidepressants for more than two years are significantly…