Common Food Additive Solves Decades-Long Neuroscience Problem
Stanford scientists have found an unexpectedly simple way to mass-produce tiny brain-like structures in the lab. This breakthrough…
Brain Study Reveals Circuit Controlling Depression and Anxiety
Summary: A new study identifies brain area 46 in the marmoset dorsolateral prefrontal cortex as a key regulator…
New Drug Aims to Block Pain Without Addiction Risks
Summary: Chronic pain affects millions, but opioid medications bring high risks of dependence and side effects. Researchers have…
Long-Term Nicotine Use Delays Aging-Linked Motor Decline
Summary: A new study demonstrates that long-term oral nicotine administration reprograms aging-related metabolism and slows motor decline in…
Man Experiences Joy For the First Time in Decades After Brain Stimulation Treatment
A man who lived with severe, treatment-resistant depression for over 30 years is now in remission, thanks to…
Experimental Drugs Reverse Autism Symptoms
Summary: Researchers have identified hyperactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus as a driver of autism-like behaviors in mice.…
Sour Taste Relies on a Unique Synaptic Protein
Summary: A new study reveals that SNAP25, a key synaptic protein, is essential for the brain to detect…
Prenatal Acetaminophen Linked to Higher Autism, ADHD Risk
Summary: A new study has raised concerns about the safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy, linking prenatal exposure…
Enzyme Repairs DNA to Prevent Brain Disorders
Summary: A new study shows that the DNA repair enzyme Polβ plays a vital role in protecting the…
Immune Attack on Smell Pathways May Signal Early Alzheimer’s
Summary: A fading sense of smell may be one of the earliest warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, and…
Highly Sensitive People Face Greater Mental Health Risks
Summary: A large-scale meta-analysis of 33 studies has shown that highly sensitive individuals are more prone to common…
Caffeine in the Morning Gives the Biggest Boost to Mood
Summary: A large real-world study of 236 young adults found that caffeine significantly boosts positive emotions, particularly in…