I tried the Yōjō Vagus Nerve Stimulator — and it transformed my stress and sleep in two weeks
When’s the last time you gave your vagus nerve some attention? Thought so. If you’re au fait with…
How nerve cells in the gut adapt to microbial and immune challenges
Ramnik Xavier, MD, PhD, of the Department of Molecular Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the senior author…
New insight into TRPM3 heat sensor reveals how the body detects temperature
The ability to sense heat protects the body from burns and injury. But how the body actually feels…
Study links child behavior stress and lower self-regulation in parents
Any parent will tell you that raising a child isn’t easy. While the experience can be filled with…
New insights into how the blood-brain barrier safeguards the brain
By decoding the blood-brain barrier’s intricate structure and function, researchers are paving the way for new therapies that…
Researchers develop a new approach for treating children with neuroblastoma
A research team from the University of Zurich and the University Children’s Hospital Zurich has developed a new…
Discovery of CPD gene mutations sheds light on rare congenital hearing loss
Mutations in a gene known as CPD play a crucial role in a rare form of congenital hearing…
New brain circuit discovery offers hope for chronic pain relief
Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative…
COMBINEDBrain and MUSC join forces to launch pediatric CNS biorepository
COMBINEDBrain, a leader in advancing translational neuroscience research, and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), one of…
Scientists uncover 53 genetic clues that shape math ability beyond IQ
An exciting new study reveals the hidden genetic architecture of quantitative ability, showing how brain wiring and signaling…
Neuritin 1 unlocks new pathway to treat obesity without reducing food intake
Is it possible to treat obesity without reducing food intake? A new study co-led by Dr. Antonio Zorzano…
Gut disorders forecast Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s risk years before diagnosis
Common, treatable gut-related conditions signal Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease risk long before symptoms, paving the way for earlier,…