Experimental Drugs Reverse Autism Symptoms
Summary: Researchers have identified hyperactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus as a driver of autism-like behaviors in mice.…
New Drug Targets Brain Glial Cells to Reverse PTSD Symptoms
Key Questions Answered Q: Why do PTSD patients struggle to forget traumatic memories?A: The study reveals that excessive…
Blocking Opioid Receptors May Restore Healthy Dopamine Balance
Summary: New research identifies a promising strategy for correcting dopamine imbalances in the brain using a drug that…
SSRIs Restore Brain Function in Alzheimer’s
Summary: A new study suggests that SSRIs, commonly prescribed antidepressants, may reduce biological markers of Alzheimer’s disease. In…
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…
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…
Gabapentin Linked to Longer Survival in Glioblastoma Brain Cancer
Summary: A new study suggests that gabapentin, a widely used anti-seizure medication, may improve survival in patients with…
HIV Drugs Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
Summary: New research shows that HIV drugs called NRTIs may significantly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.…
GLP1 agonists linked to depression risk in new genetic study
A groundbreaking study published in the journal Current Neuropharmacology highlights a concerning potential link between Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP1) receptor agonists-widely…
Ozempic Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
Summary: A new study suggests that two widely used Type 2 diabetes medications—GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors—may…