“Junk DNA” Plays Key Role in Brain Development and Disease
Summary: A new study shows that repetitive DNA, once dismissed as “junk,” plays a critical role in shaping…
Brain Cells Behind Depression Identified
Summary: Researchers analyzing post-mortem brain tissue found two cell types altered in people with depression: excitatory neurons that…
Eye Exams Could Spot Alzheimer’s Decades Before Symptoms Appear
Summary: Eye exams could help detect Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms arise. By studying mice with a common…
Do Meditation Apps Really Work? Scientists Reveal the Truth
With millions turning to meditation apps, science is beginning to uncover their potential to reduce stress and improve…
Having a Purpose in Life Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Summary: A new study of over 13,000 adults found that having a strong sense of purpose in life…
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Common Food Additive Solves Decades-Long Neuroscience Problem
Stanford scientists have found an unexpectedly simple way to mass-produce tiny brain-like structures in the lab. This breakthrough…
Man Experiences Joy For the First Time in Decades After Brain Stimulation Treatment
A man who lived with severe, treatment-resistant depression for over 30 years is now in remission, thanks to…
The brain’s map of the body is surprisingly stable — even after a limb is lost
The brain’s map of the body in the primary somatosensory cortex remains unchanged after amputation.Credit: Zephyr/Science Photo Library…
Experimental Drugs Reverse Autism Symptoms
Summary: Researchers have identified hyperactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus as a driver of autism-like behaviors in mice.…