Everyday wearable data could reveal early brain health signals
Consumer wearable sensors combined with AI modeling may enable continuous, real-world tracking of cognitive and emotional health, offering…
Specific inhibitory neurons in the prefrontal cortex control addiction relapse
Drug addiction carries an extremely high risk of relapse, as cravings can be reignited by minor stimuli even…
AI and genetics reveal new insights into human language development
Learning French, reading the latest Andy Weir novel, hanging out with friends for St. Patrick’s Day – language…
New review reveals complex polygenic architecture underlying common epilepsies
An insightful mini-review published in Genomic Psychiatry synthesizes the rapidly expanding landscape of molecular genetic research on common…
Using a smartwatch to detect changes in brain health
Can smartphones or smartwatches help detect early signs of neurological or mental illness? Researchers at the University of…
Warning signs of alcohol-use disorder relapse — Harvard Gazette
The road to recovery is a lifelong endeavor for those struggling with alcohol use disorder. People relapse an…
Cannabis may be beneficial for the brain at an older age
Can cannabis affect the aging brain? A large-scale study recently published points to a surprising connection between cannabis…
Enzyme helps maintain retinal progenitor cells during eye development
The retina is a thin layer of neural tissue at the back of the eye that detects light…
Hormonal imbalance and gut microbes linked to cognitive deficits in patients with PitNETs
Pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs) are commonly associated with visual disturbances and endocrine abnormalities; however, many patients also experience…
Many Seniors Gain Physical, Mental Fitness With Age
People think of aging as a steady decline, with seniors gradually losing their physical abilities and mental agility…
FOXJ3 gene identified as the critical link between abnormal brain development and epilepsy
Researchers have discovered that mutations in the FOXJ3 gene act as a “master switch” failure, disrupting how the…
Redefining the “aging brain” through diverse data
Age is more than just one number. While neuroscientists used to think of cognitive aging as a single…