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Researchers have found that brain tumors in mice and humans cause immune T-cells to become trapped in bone marrow. This occurs prior to cancer treatment and explains the low circulating levels of T-cells seen in some tumor patients. The effects that br…

Inhibitory neurons in the aging brain show reduced growth and plasticity, likely contributing to declines in brain function. In a new study in mice researchers show that treatment with fluoxetine restored substantial growth and plasticity.

A new study shows that marital hostility, particularly when coupled with depression, raises the risk of a gut dysfunction called ‘leaky gut syndrome.’

The type of hypoxia that occurs with preterm birth is associated with locomotor miscoordination and long-term cerebellar learning deficits but can be partially alleviated with an off-the-shelf medicine, according to a study using a preclinical model.

Listening to a rhythm can produce synchronized rhythms in the brain. According to new research, low-frequency sounds help the brain lock onto the beat.

In a first-in-humans pilot study, researchers have identified a sentinel area of the brain that may give an early warning before clinical seizure manifestations from focal epilepsy appear. They have also validated an algorithm that can automatically de…

People with synesthesia experience unique perceptual cross-overs, such as associating letters or sounds to colors. Learn more about it in this Spotlight.

Bipolar I and II are types of bipolar disorder that involve manic and depressive episodes. A person with bipolar II may experience hypomania, which is less severe than the manic episodes that occur in bipolar I. Learn more about the differences between…

Some people hallucinate smells. In the first study of its kind, researchers show that phantom odor perception is more common than once thought.

New research shows that DMT, the active ingredient in ayahuasca, has the same effect on the brain as what have been described as ‘near-death experiences.’