Sleep-like brain waves persist in isolated cortex of epilepsy patients
Sleep-like slow-wave patterns persist for years in surgically disconnected neural tissue of awake epilepsy patients, according to a…
Exploring the link between leaky blood-brain barrier and major depressive disorder
Women are affected by severe depression twice as often as men. The reasons for this have not yet…
New nanomanufacturing technique enhances vascular systems in artificial human tissue
When biomedical researchers need to test their latest ideas, they often turn to engineered human tissue that mimics…
Study reveals how gut fungi influence the brain’s dopamine response to alcohol
Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences have found a surprising…
New European trial tests subcutaneous EEG technology for people with epilepsy
A new clinical trial co-led by researchers at FutureNeuro and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences is…
Caraway seeds inspire new seizure-fighting medicines
A UNLV-led team of researchers has co-opted a common kitchen spice to create a new class of cannabidiol…
Discovery explains why women face higher risk of Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis
New research by UCLA Health has identified a sex-chromosome linked gene that drives inflammation in the female brain,…
Ancient lead exposure may have shaped human evolution and language
A groundbreaking international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial…
Astrocytes revealed as key players in stabilizing long-term emotional memories
Why are we able to recall only some of our past experiences? A new study led by Jun…
Child maltreatment leaves measurable biological scars on children’s DNA
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These…
New insights into MDMA therapy for PTSD and beyond
A comprehensive peer-reviewed invited review published today in Psychedelics by Dr. Kenji Hashimoto and colleagues (Dr. Mingming Zhao…
New wearable sensor tracks vitamin B6 levels in sweat
Vitamin B6, which is absorbed from a broad range of foods, helps bolster immune system function and neurotransmitters…