First-ever atlas of brain development shows how stem cells turn into neurons
Developing human brain tissue containing rosette structures (pink and blue) surrounded by neurons (green).Credit: Nano et al./Nature Neurosci.;…
Eating cheese once a week may lower dementia risk, study suggests
Published on 31/10/2025 – 7:01 GMT+1 Eating cheese at least once a week might do more than satisfy…
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…
What age do humans reach their mental peak? It’s not as old as you think
Most of us dread the thought of getting older, but new research suggests an unexpected benefit of ageing:…
Genetic inflammatory signature defines depression subtypes and treatment response
Researchers led by Prof. Alessandro Serretti at Kore University of Enna have identified a genetic inflammatory signature that…
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…
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,…
Innovative system accurately detects genetic mutations in the brain tumor within 25 minutes
A research team in Japan has developed an innovative system that can accurately detect genetic mutations in the…
Brain area linked to chronic pain discovered — offering hope for treatments
Neurons (pictured) in a brain region called the parabrachial nucleus have been implicated in creating the sensation of…
Genome-wide analysis of brain age identifies 59 associated loci and unveils relationships with mental and physical health
Ethical approval This study used individual-level data from the UKB (www.ukbiobank.ac.uk) and LIFE-Adult (www.uniklinikum-leipzig.de/einrichtungen/life)26,29,30. Both studies were conducted…
What’s my Alzheimer’s risk, and can I really do anything to change it?
A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his…
Creative hobbies could slow brain ageing at the molecular level
The tango’s complexity might make it particularly good for keeping the brain young.Credit: Tempura/Getty Whether it’s dancing the…