New Alzheimer’s Mutation Weakens Brain’s Immune Defense
Summary: A new study has identified a mutation in the TREM2 gene that disrupts the brain’s ability to…
Scientists Identify New Gene Behind Hereditary Vision Loss
Summary: Researchers have identified a new genetic cause of hereditary optic atrophy—a condition that leads to gradual vision…
Exercise for brain health: This is the exact amount of exercise required per week to sharpen memory, increase brain power |
In an age when brain fog, forgetfulness, and digital overload are common, science keeps pointing to one simple,…
Why Your Brain and Mine Agree on What We See
Summary: A new study reveals how uniquely wired human brains can perceive the world in strikingly similar ways.…
Exercise Boosts Women’s Brain Power More Than Ovulation Timing
Summary: While women’s reaction times and accuracy peak during ovulation, physical activity level plays a far greater role…
Skin Problems Signal Depression and Suicide Risk
Summary: New research reveals that mental health patients experiencing their first episode of psychosis are more likely to…
Genes Linked to Cannabis Use Reveal Ties to Mental Health
Summary: Researchers analyzing data from over 130,000 participants have identified specific genes associated with cannabis use and its…
Why Older Fathers Pass on More Harmful Mutations to Their Kids
Summary: Groundbreaking research has revealed that as men age, harmful genetic mutations in sperm not only accumulate but…
Genetic Mutations In Brain Tumors Can Now Be Detected During Surgery
Conventional genetic analysis methods for genotyping of brain tumors usually require one or two days to obtain results…
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…
Calcium Supplements Do Not Raise Dementia Risk
Summary: A long-term study of more than 1,400 older women found no evidence that calcium supplements increase dementia…
Genetic validation of lithium response reshapes international psychiatric practice
In a compelling Genomic Press Interview published today in Genomic Psychiatry, Dr. Martin Alda illuminates how decoding psychiatric…