Alcohol impacts gene expression differently across brain regions
Erica Periandri and Gabor Egervari, from Washington University in St. Louis, led a study to explore how alcohol exposure in male mice influences gene expression…
Brain pathway explains how stress drives alcohol-seeking behavior
Why do stressful moments so often push people toward habits like drinking? A new study from Texas A&M…
A single workout can rewire your brain’s memory circuits
A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by…
New neural organoid system improves scalability and reproducibility for research
Neural organoids have been heralded as having huge potential for advancing our knowledge of the brain in several fields. These include exploring the responses of brain tissue to drugs,…
Eye drops made from pig semen deliver cancer treatment to mice
The retina is hard to penetrate with drugs because it has a protective barrier.Credit: Paul Whitten/Science Photo Library…
Can AI chatbots help brain tumor patients understand their care?
AI tools could transform how brain tumor patients access and understand critical care information, but without careful oversight,…
The molecular mechanism that turns cool temps into nerve signals
When you reach into a bucket of ice, open your front door on a snowy day, or feel…
Stroke may trigger younger brain patterns in unaffected regions
In a new study published in The Lancet Digital Health, scientists at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and…
Hormonal contraception not associated with prevalence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs), is not associated with an increased prevalence of…
Passion fruit molecule may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease progression
Four years ago, a research group at the University of Oslo made what would turn out to be…
New pathway enhances brown fat thermogenesis and metabolic health
Researchers have determined how a key protein activates brown fat by expanding blood vessels and nerves in the…
Vivid dreams could be key to feeling well-rested, new study suggests
Published on 25/03/2026 – 6:45 GMT+1 What makes a good night’s sleep – the hours you spend in…