Brain Changes Underlying PTSD are Revealed in Detailed Analysis at the Single-Cell Level
A new study empowered by advances in technology has provided what is likely the most detailed account to…
Genetic Switch May Be Key to Human Brain’s Unique Abilities
Summary: Researchers have identified a genetic region, HAR123, that may help explain what makes the human brain unique.…
Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Linked to Autism Risk
Summary: A new study reveals how maternal obesity before pregnancy can program autism-related behaviors in offspring through lasting…
Friendship Chemistry: How Oxytocin Shapes Who We Bond With
Summary: New research on prairie voles shows that while oxytocin is not strictly necessary for friendship, it plays…
Early Abuse Shapes Adult Sexual Behavior
Summary: A new study has found that sexual narcissism mediates the link between childhood trauma and compulsive sexual…
Natural Compound Combo Restores Aging Brain Cells
Summary: Scientists have identified a natural compound combination that reverses aging-related brain cell decline and removes harmful Alzheimer’s-linked…
Why Some 80-Year-Olds Have the Memory of 50-Year-Olds
Summary: For 25 years, scientists have studied “SuperAgers”—people aged 80 and above whose memory rivals those decades younger.…
Cycling Boosts Brain Function in Parkinson’s Disease
Key Questions Answered Q: How does exercise help Parkinson’s patients at the brain level?A: Long-term cycling regimens appear…
Leptin, Not Just Insulin, May Hold the Key to Diabetes Treatment
Key Questions Answered Q: What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and why is it dangerous?A: DKA occurs when the…
Signs of MS Emerge 15 Years Before Diagnosis
Key Questions Answered Q: How early can signs of multiple sclerosis appear?A: The study found increased healthcare usage…
Brain Sorts ‘Stuff’ from ‘Things’ Using Separate Neural Circuits
Key Questions Answered Q: What did the study uncover about how the brain processes materials?A: It found that…
Dementia Often Goes Undiagnosed for Over 3 Years
Key Questions Answered: Q: How long does it typically take to diagnose dementia?A: On average, 3.5 years from…