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…
Clearing Brain Sugar Stores Could Protect Against Dementia
Summary: New research reveals that sugar metabolism in brain cells may be a crucial defense against Alzheimer’s and…
Mimicking Exercise in the Brain Could Slow Cognitive Decline
Summary: While physical activity is known to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, many patients are unable to…
Exercise Proven to Boost Kids’ Mental Health
Summary: A massive analysis of over 375 trials shows that structured exercise significantly reduces depression and anxiety in…
One Gene Rewires Fear Circuits and Fuels Anxiety
Summary: Researchers have uncovered how losing the autism-linked gene PTEN in a specific set of inhibitory neurons reshapes…
Brain Fatigue: How the Mind Decides When to Push or Quit
Summary: A new study reveals how the brain responds to mental exhaustion, identifying two key regions—the right insula…
AAV mini-dystrophin gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a phase 1b trial
Study design and oversight This ongoing, nonrandomized, open-label, ascending-dose, phase 1b study (ClinicalTrials.gov registration no. NCT03362502) was initiated…