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,…
Long COVID Is Fueling a Mental Health Crisis in Children
Summary: A new study reveals that nearly 40% of children with long COVID are experiencing significant symptoms of…
8-Minute MRI Scan Can Diagnose MS Without Lumbar Puncture
Summary: A groundbreaking study has shown that multiple sclerosis (MS) can now be accurately diagnosed with a specialized…
Brain’s Gatekeepers Remember Signals to Shape Long-Term Memory
Summary: A new study reveals how calcium ion channels in the brain don’t just relay signals—they remember them.…
Color Knowledge Tied to Language-Visual Brain Circuitry
Summary: A new study shows that our ability to recall details about familiar objects, like a banana’s typical color,…
Body’s Own Cannabinoids May Help Control Trauma-Linked Fear
Summary: A new study reveals that a natural cannabinoid in the body, 2-AG, plays a crucial role in…
Silent Signals: How We Recognize Social Rank Instantly
Summary: Mice, like humans, navigate social hierarchies using subtle cues—but instead of reading facial expressions or clothing, they…
Inflammation Triggers Repetitive Behaviors in ASD and OCD
Summary: New research reveals that chronic brain inflammation can directly lead to repetitive behaviors, often seen in conditions…