Probiotics for mental health? A new review finds promising signals and major gaps
Researchers map the probiotic strains and gut-brain pathways being investigated across anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, revealing…
Psilocybin Unlocks Lost Memories in an Alzheimer’s Patient
Summary: An extraordinary clinical case report tracking an octogenarian managing advanced Alzheimer’s disease has prompted neuroscientists to re-evaluate…
Dopamine Locks in Stress-Induced Sexual Dysfunction
Summary: Researchers isolated the exact biochemical circuitry that anchors stress-induced sexual dysfunction. By subjecting Drosophila fruit flies to…
Parkinson’s Drug Restores Memories in Alzheimer’s
Summary: A new study has identified dopamine dysfunction as a previously unrecognized driver of memory loss in Alzheimer’s…
Dopamine Depletion: The Hidden Driver of Alzheimer’s Memory Loss
Summary: For decades, Alzheimer’s research has focused almost exclusively on toxic proteins like amyloid-beta and tau. However, a…
Mounjaro’s Active Ingredient Slashes Alcohol Intake
Summary: The weight-loss revolution is moving from the waistline to the wine cellar. A new study reveals that…
Stimulant prescriptions for ADHD on rise in CT. Experts weigh in
In third grade, Christian Smith struggled with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He was having trouble paying attention in…
Science Says Avoiding Screens Will Not Reset Your Dopamine, But These 4 Activities Will
By now, we’ve all heard it: Taking a “dopamine detox” from screens can do wonders to rest our…
Dopamine Imbalance in the Brain May Drive Trichotillomania
Summary: A new study using SAPAP3 knockout mice sheds light on the brain mechanisms that may drive trichotillomania,…
More Than Serotonin: How Psychedelics Engage the Whole Brain
Summary: Classical psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline are known for activating the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor, but a…