Probiotics for mental health? A new review finds promising signals and major gaps
Researchers map the probiotic strains and gut-brain pathways being investigated across anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, revealing…
Targeting small group of brain cells may reduce opioid addiction risk
Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine are investigating how to keep opioids’ pain-relieving benefits while reducing their…
Bee venom boosts the effects of standard Parkinson’s therapy
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons, leading to motor…
Chinese team’s wearable dopamine patch could be used to track depression, Parkinson’s
Scientists in northeast China say they have developed a “rapid and ultrasensitive” wearable dopamine sensor to monitor levels…
University of Malaga scientists find way to improve morphine treatments
Scientists at the Department of Cell Biology of the University of Malaga have taken a step forward in…
New viral model triggers Parkinson’s symptoms without using toxins
Scientists usually use animal models when studying Parkinson’s disease because these models mimic the disease well. They are limited, however,…
Psilocybin Unlocks Lost Memories in an Alzheimer’s Patient
Summary: An extraordinary clinical case report tracking an octogenarian managing advanced Alzheimer’s disease has prompted neuroscientists to re-evaluate…
Parkinson’s drug may ease anhedonia in treatment-resistant depression
For many people who suffer from depression, the condition is not just about feeling down, but also about…
New peptide strategy may protect brain cells involved in Parkinson’s disease
Researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil have discovered a new strategy that may…
Urine test may help identify autism risk in children
A simple urine test may help identify children at risk for autism sooner than current assessments – opening…
AI-based generative framework create all-atom models of proteins in motion
Many drug and antibody discovery pathways focus on intricately folded cell membrane proteins. When molecules of a drug…
Teen cannabis use alters brain development and raises addiction risk
A sweeping review of over 8,000 participants reveals how cannabis use during the teenage years may reshape the…