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…
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 approach protects the brain from radiation-induced cognitive decline
While tremendous relief comes from successfully battling cancer, survivors can also experience cognitive impairments caused by the disease…
CU Boulder researchers advance miniature laser technology for biomedical imaging
Darwin Quiroz is exploring new frontiers in miniature lasers with major biomedical applications. When Quiroz first started working…
Brain activity reveals sound outperforms touch in sensing musical rhythm
How do people keep the beat to music? When people listen to songs, slow waves of activity in…
Scientists explore natural hypothermic states as therapy for brain injury
Hypothermia can preserve neuron health following brain injury, but complications from external cooling make it less promising therapeutically.…
Study offers new models for studying causes of chemo brain
Cancer is a challenging enough diagnosis, but many patients are dealt a second blow, even as they heal:…
Dermatological symptoms could signal higher risk in psychiatric patients
Scientists have discovered that mental health patients who have skin conditions may be more at risk of worse…
Elusive cures: Why it’s time for new thinking on brain diseases
Why are brain disorders so mind-boggling? When we know so much about what a healthy brain looks like,…
Brain cells linked to depression identified
Some people with depression have tiny changes in their DNA that affect how specific genes are turned on…
Microbial genetic variation shapes neurocognitive behavior in sheep
The researchers used Merino sheep as an animal model, systematically collecting samples of their hindgut and ruminal microbiota,…
Slow speech improves rhythm control in people with ALS
Speech rhythm, a key attribute of natural languages that directly influences the effectiveness and efficiency of communication, is…