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…
Blood Test Identifies Depression Risk in Teenagers
Summary: Researchers have identified nine blood-based microRNAs that are elevated in teens diagnosed with depression, offering a potential…
AI Shows Higher Emotional IQ than Humans
Summary: A new study tested whether artificial intelligence can demonstrate emotional intelligence by evaluating six generative AIs, including…
Gut Inflammation Linked to Post-COVID Fatigue
Summary: A new study highlights the link between gut health and post-COVID syndrome (PCS), revealing that patients with…
Implanted Device Restores Arm Function After Spinal Cord Injury
Summary: A groundbreaking clinical study shows that closed-loop vagus nerve stimulation (CLV), paired with rehabilitation, can significantly improve…
Potassium Channel Drug Offers New Hope for Treating Depression
Summary: Two new studies reveal that ezogabine, a drug originally approved for epilepsy, may alleviate depression symptoms by…
AI-Guided Gene Vectors Precisely Target Brain and Spinal Cells
Summary: Scientists have engineered dozens of adeno-associated virus (AAV) systems that ferry genes to specific neuron and glial…
How the Brain Stores and Edits Memories
Summary: A new scientific review maps the cellular and molecular mechanisms behind memory formation, consolidation, generalization, and updating,…