Psilocybin Resets Brain Pain Networks and Boosts Painkillers
Summary: A single dose of psilocybin, the active compound found in psychedelic magic mushrooms, can significantly reduce chronic…
Breakthrough Parkinson’s Drug Targets Disease at Its Genetic Roots
Scientists have reported promising early results from a novel Parkinson’s treatment designed to suppress the activity of a…
Smoking cessation may reduce dementia risk for people who avoid major weight gain
Quitting smoking may be associated with a lowered risk of dementia, especially for people who avoid major weight…
Magtein brain magnesium programme wins NI award
The program, which studies how oral magnesium can meaningfully support brain magnesium biology and cognitive function, has so…
Overall Brain Health Protects Memory From Early Alzheimer’s
Summary: A collaborative study reveals that maintaining robust overall brain health can protect memory and thinking skills from…
Popular Supplement Ingredient Linked to Shorter Lifespan in Men
Tyrosine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in many protein-rich foods. It is also widely used in…
Scientists Identify Simple Supplement That Greatly Reduces Alzheimer’s Damage
Scientists in Japan found that arginine, a common amino acid already used in supplements and medicine, reduced harmful…
Brain imaging study identifies two distinct biological migraine subtypes
They’ve been described as “brain on fire” or “an ice pick through the head.” Migraine headaches affect more…
New insights into ALS progression through glial cell behavior
All the core facilities of the Cibio Department of the University of Trento are involved in a study…
Omega-3 Supplements Linked to Cognitive Decline in Surprising New Study
A widely used supplement may not behave as expected in the aging brain, hinting at deeper biological mechanisms…
Coffee may boost brain function via gut microbiome
The study funded by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC) examined how coffee affects cognition, mood,…
Scientists Uncover How Serotonin May Trigger Tinnitus
Scientists have identified a brain circuit that directly connects serotonin signaling to the auditory system, offering new insight…