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New method to map cholesterol metabolism in brain

Researchers have developed new technology to monitor cholesterol in brain tissue which could uncover its relation to neurodegenerative disease and pave the way for the development of new treatments.

New gut-brain link: How gut mucus could help treat brain disorders

Gut bacterial imbalance is linked with many neurological disorders. Now researchers have identified a common thread: changes in gut mucus. It’s a new gut-brain connection that opens fresh paths for scientists searching for ways to treat brain disorders…

Depression viewed differently when thought to be biological

People who believe more strongly that depression is biologically caused also tend to think it is more severe and long lasting, compared to those who see less of a role for biological causes, a new study finds.

Molecular pair offers potential for Parkinson’s treatment

A promising molecular pair has offered hope that could lead to the development of a new treatment to slow down Parkinson’s disease, a study has found.

Where stress lives

Researchers have found a neural home of the feeling of stress people experience, an insight that may help people deal with the debilitating sense of fear and anxiety that stress can evoke.

How do we disconnect from the environment during sleep and under anesthesia?

A series of new studies finds, among other important discoveries, that noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter secreted in response to stress, lies at the heart of our ability to ”shut off” our sensory responses and sleep soundly.

Multifunctional e-glasses monitor health, protect eyes, control video games

Fitness tracker bracelets and watches provide useful information, such as step count and heart rate, but they usually can’t provide more detailed data about the wearer’s health. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have deve…

Clues to COVID-19 in the brain uncovered in new study

A study reviewing neuroimaging and neurological symptoms in patients with COVID-19 may shed light on the virus’s impact on the central nervous system.

Optimal time to treat Huntington’s disease identified

The earliest brain changes due to Huntington’s disease can be detected 24 years before clinical symptoms show, according to a new study.

Exposure to ‘good bacteria’ during pregnancy buffers risk of autism-like syndrome

Giving beneficial bacteria to stressed mothers during the equivalent of the third trimester of pregnancy prevents an autism-like disorder in their offspring, according to a new animal study.