Fatal genetic disorder treated by replacing the brain’s immune cells
Microglia are specialised immune cells in the brain Science Photo Library/Alamy Replacing the brain’s immune cells halts the…
Psilocybin Shows Promise as Anti-Aging Therapy
Summary: Psilocybin, the active compound derived from psychedelic mushrooms, significantly delayed cellular aging and extended lifespan in a…
Child walks again after experimental treatment for genetic condition
In what experts are calling a “dream come true,” scientists used a recent biochemical discovery to help an…
Popular Muscle Supplement Creatine Critical for Brain Function
Summary: Creatine is well known for its role in muscle energy, but it’s also critical for brain function…
Genes and Brain Wiring Team Up in Alzheimer’s Spread
Summary: A new study reveals how genes influence where and how Alzheimer’s-related tau protein spreads in the brain.…
Anxious Mondays Leave Lasting Mark on Stress
Summary: A new study reveals that anxiety felt on Mondays uniquely elevates stress hormones, even in retirees, with…
How the Binding of Two Brain Molecules Creates Memories That Last a Lifetime
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. When Todd Sacktor was about to turn 3,…
‘Anxious Mondays’ Lead to Stress That Lasts Months
Older adults who experience anxiety on Mondays show significantly elevated long-term stress levels—regardless of whether they are still…
Neurobiological correlates of schizophrenia-specific and highly pleiotropic genetic risk scores for neuropsychiatric disorders
Harvey AG, Watkins E, Mansell W. Cognitive behavioural processes across psychological disorders: A transdiagnostic approach to research and…
Cough Medicine Shows Promise in Slowing Parkinson’s Dementia
Summary: A clinical trial has revealed that Ambroxol, a common cough medicine in Europe, may help slow cognitive…