COVID in pregnancy raises child’s risk for developmental disorders — Harvard Gazette
Children born to mothers who had COVID-19 while pregnant face an elevated risk of developmental disorders by the…
Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world
By analyzing genetic data from more than 800,000 individuals across six ancestries, researchers have identified previously unknown obesity…
COVID-19 in pregnancy may raise autism and neurodevelopmental disorder risk
New research from Mass General Brigham reveals that COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may subtly alter fetal brain development,…
Low-cost biosensor identifies altered protein levels associated with psychiatric disorders
Brazilian researchers have developed a low-cost, portable biosensor that can quickly identify a protein whose altered levels are…
Unlocking the secrets of NMDA receptors for better brain health
As information zings from cell to cell inside the brain, bursts of electricity spur its transmission. At Cold…
Wireless retinal implant restores sight in patients blinded by advanced macular degeneration
In a landmark study, a wireless retinal implant helped most participants with severe vision loss regain the ability…
Exploring the gut-brain-immune axis in neurodegeneration
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and multiple sclerosis…
2025 mental health rankings: How does Ohio compare to other states?
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio ranked 12th among U.S. states and the District of Columbia across common measures of…
Newly discovered perineural pathway enables HIV virus to redistribute throughout the body
Addressing the question of whether and how immune cells (macrophages) in the central nervous system (CNS) traffic out,…
Can cheese help prevent dementia? Japanese researchers say it might
A large Japanese cohort study reveals that even modest weekly cheese consumption may help preserve cognitive health, offering…
Breakthrough study identifies potential treatment for schizophrenia symptoms
Difficulty completing everyday tasks. Failing memory. Unusually poor concentration. For many people living with schizophrenia, cognitive challenges are…
Prenatal air pollution exposure tied to higher autism risk in children
New findings from Ontario’s largest birth cohort reveal that sulfate and ammonium particles in fine air pollution may…