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New research on ALS opens up for early treatment

Using the gene scissors CRISPR and stem cells, researchers have managed to identify a common denominator for different gene mutations that all cause the neurological disease ALS. The research shows that ALS-linked dysfunction occurs in the energy facto…

Language isn’t just for communication — it also shapes how sensory experiences are stored in the brain

Our ability to store information about familiar objects depends on the connection between visual and language processing regions in the brain, according to a new study.

Forest management can influence health benefits

Forests play a crucial role in promoting health and wellbeing, but not all forests provide the same benefits. A large-scale study demonstrates how specific forest characteristics — such as canopy density and tree species diversity — can affect variou…

Depression linked to physical pain years later

Middle-aged and older adults who experience pain are more likely to have had worsening symptoms of depression up to eight years before the pain began, according to a new study.

New protein target for childhood medulloblastomas

A study has identified a new target for Group-3 medulloblastomas.

New research highlights health benefits of using heritage art practices in art therapy

To better understand the potential therapeutic benefits of heritage art practices, researchers examined the impact of these practices on mental and physical health.

Machine learning model helps identify patients at risk of postpartum depression

Postpartum depression (PPD) affects up to 15 percent of individuals after childbirth. Early identification of patients at risk of PPD could improve proactive mental health support. Researchers developed a machine learning model that can evaluate patien…

Could personality tests help make bipolar disorder treatment more precise?

A new study suggests that it might be possible to personalize care for people with bipolar disorder, using the results of detailed personality tests. It finds that such tests might help identify people who have certain combinations of personality trait…

Overlooked cell type orchestrates brain rewiring

Researchers have shown in mice that brain cells known as astrocytes are required for a signaling chemical called norepinephrine to modify brain activity, changing the textbook understanding that norepinephrine acts directly on neurons.

Study reveals a deep brain region that links the senses

Humans perceive and navigate the world around us with the help of our five senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. And while scientists have long known that these different senses activate different parts of the brain, a new study indicates tha…