Brainstem Neurons Hold Key to Semaglutide’s Weight Loss Effects
Summary: Researchers have identified a specific group of brainstem neurons that mediate the appetite-reducing and weight-loss effects of…
Dementia Diagnoses Decline, But More Are Living Longer With the Disease
Summary: A new study of over 25 million Medicare recipients found that while dementia incidence in the U.S.…
Chronic Stress Quietly Raises Your Stroke Risk
Summary: Chronic stress is increasingly recognized as a contributor to stroke risk by intensifying conditions like high blood…
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…