Psychedelics May Reset Brain-Immune Link Driving Fear and Anxiety
Summary: A new study reveals that chronic stress activates immune cells that travel to the brain, amplify inflammation,…
Temporary Anxiety Impairs Threat Recognition and Learning
Summary: A brief episode of anxiety can significantly impair a person’s ability to distinguish between safe and dangerous…
Your Brain Learns From Fear, Thanks to Dopamine
Summary: New research reveals how dopamine helps the brain learn to avoid unpleasant outcomes by responding differently in…
Energy Starvation Triggers Dangerous Glutamate Surges in the Brain
Summary: The brain needs constant energy to function, especially for managing neurotransmitter activity. A new study shows that…
Eye Clues to Schizophrenia Risk Found in Retinal Thickness
Summary: The retina, as part of the central nervous system, may reflect early signs of brain disorders like…
Smart Sticker Reads Real Emotions Beneath the Surface
Summary: A new stretchable, rechargeable sticker developed by researchers can detect authentic emotional states by measuring physiological signals…
Early Alzheimer’s Clues Found in Adults as Young as 24
Summary: A new study reveals that cognitive changes tied to Alzheimer’s risk factors begin far earlier in life…
Lucid Dreaming Reveals a New Layer of Conscious Brain Activity
Summary: Lucid dreaming, where people become aware they are dreaming, has long fascinated both scientists and dreamers. A…
Tandem Repeats May Explain Autism Risk
Summary: New research has uncovered a genetic connection between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1…
Researchers uncover genetic link between autism spectrum disorder and myotonic dystrophy type 1
Scientists from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and University of Las Vegas Nevada (UNLV) have uncovered a…