Neurology and Mental Health

Brain Region Triggers Alcohol Seeking to Escape Withdrawal Stress

Gene Loss Stops Cerebellar Hemisphere Formation

High‑fat Diet Rapidly Disturbs Memory Circuits, Study Finds

Date SEP 12, 2025

Buprenorphine Shows Greater Benefits in Reducing Preterm Birth and Opioid-Related Lifetime Costs

Date SEP 11, 2025

Hair Elemental Patterns Could Serve as Biomarker for ALS

Date SEP 05, 2025

Dietary Adjustments Could Offer New Hope in Brain Cancer Treatment

Date SEP 04, 2025

Excessive Video Gaming Linked to Poor Mental, Social, and Academic Outcomes in Children

Date SEP 02, 2025

Scientists Unveil How Precise Timing of Nerve Signals Shapes Brain Information Processing
Researchers have long known that our brain favors processing information we focus on, a phenomenon illustrated by the so-called cocktail party effect. "In crowded environments with voices, music, and background...
Date SEP 02, 2025

In-Depth Molecular Map of Human Hippocampus Reveals Cell Subtypes and Organization
Nature Neuroscience The hippocampus is a critical brain region that plays essential roles in various cognitive functions, such as memory formation, retrieval, learning, decision-making, and the regulation of emotional responses....
Date SEP 02, 2025

Different Microglia Populations May Contribute to Autism and Depression in Mice
Molecular Psychiatry The anterior insular cortex (aIC) is a critical brain area involved in emotion regulation, bodily sensation integration, decision-making, and other functions. Previous research has connected this region to...
Date AUG 30, 2025

Researchers Develop Digital Brain Connection Maps with Realistic Modeling
Nature Communications Researchers at EPFL have developed a method to create brain-wide, biologically accurate connection maps of the mouse brain. By combining experimental data with mathematical and computational modeling, they...
Date AUG 30, 2025

Study Shows Mental Health Conditions Can Nearly Double Heart Disease Risk
In the United States, a person succumbs to heart disease approximately every 34 seconds. With around half of the populace affected by some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and about...
Date AUG 29, 2025

Unexpected Findings: Parkinson's Drugs May Cause Cell Damage Instead of Enhancing Mitophagy
Science Advances Parkinson's disease, impacting over 10 million globally, includes forms where cells struggle to eliminate dysfunctional mitochondria, notably in brain neurons. As batteries in a cell, mitochondria generate energy...
Date AUG 28, 2025

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Alters Brain Structure and Increases Gray Matter Volume, Study Finds
Psychotherapy induces measurable changes in brain structure. A new study published in Translational Psychiatry by researchers from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the University of Münster has demonstrated this...
Date AUG 27, 2025

Unveiling How Brain's Immune System Influences Drug Relapse and a Possible New Strategy to Prevent It
A recent study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has uncovered an unexpected mechanism in the brain that may explain why individuals recovering from drug addiction frequently...
Date AUG 26, 2025

Innovative Wearable Device Monitors Stress Responses Through Sweat Analysis
Science Advances Chronic stress is a well-known factor in today's society, leading to potential health issues like anxiety, heart disease, and inflammation when prolonged. While some stress can be beneficial,...
Date AUG 25, 2025

Unique Genetic Patterns in Human Hippocampal Neurogenesis
The process of neurogenesis, which involves the creation of various neuron types, has been extensively studied in neuroscience. However, our understanding of its genetic and biological foundations in humans remains...
Date AUG 25, 2025

Children in Poor Neighborhoods Face Higher Risk of Gun Injuries, Study Finds
Youngsters living in "very low-opportunity" communities are up to 20 times more likely to be hospitalized for firearm injuries than those in the most affluent areas, according to a new...
Date AUG 25, 2025

Early Milestones Reported in Phase II Trial of Risdiplam for Presymptomatic SMA
Date AUG 25, 2025

The Emotional Impact of Music on Memory Retention
Date AUG 24, 2025

Daily Practices to Safeguard Your Brain from Dementia and Alzheimer's
Date AUG 23, 2025

Meaningful Leisure: Effortful Activities Provide More Purpose than Low-Effort Ones
Date AUG 22, 2025

Genetic Factors in Accelerated Aging
Date AUG 21, 2025

New Insights into Amylin Receptors May Lead to Advanced Weight Loss Medications
Date AUG 20, 2025

Brain's Immune System Linked to Smell Loss in Alzheimer’s Patients
Date AUG 18, 2025

The Visual Thalamus: Beyond a Simple Relay Role
Date AUG 15, 2025