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Following cellular lineage

Researchers have advanced the understanding of how the cerebral cortex develops by tracing the lineage of certain brain cells.

Teen stress may raise risk of postpartum depression in adults

A research team reports that social stress during adolescence in female mice later results in prolonged elevation of the hormone cortisol after they give birth.

Scientists identify cell vulnerability ‘fingerprint’ related to Parkinson’s, Lewy body dementia

A new study offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson’s disease and some dementias. The findings reveal that brain cells with Lewy bodies exhibit…

Take it from the rats:  A junk food diet can cause long-term damage to adolescent brains

A study on the effects of a junk food diet on rats reinforces scientific understanding about the gut-brain connection.

Can animals count?

April 16, 2024 by - No Comment

Can animals count?

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding number sense in animals by confirming the existence of discrete number sense in rats, offering a crucial animal model for investigating the neural basis of numerical ability and disability in h…

Epilepsy drug prevents brain tumors in mice with NF1

Researchers have discovered that an FDA-approved epilepsy drug can prevent or slow the growth of NF1-linked optic gliomas in mice, laying the groundwork for a clinical trial.

Physical activity reduces stress-related brain activity to lower cardiovascular disease risk

Over a ten-year period, biobank participants who met recommended levels of physical activity had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and the protective effects were even more pronounced in individuals with depression.

The joy of sports: How watching sports can boost well-being

Sports, beyond entertainment, foster community and belonging, benefiting both individuals and society. Despite its recognized positive effects, limited evidence exists on the link between watching sports and well-being. To address this gap, a team of r…

Team demonstrates miniature brain stimulator in humans

Engineers have developed the smallest implantable brain stimulator demonstrated in a human patient that could revolutionize treatment for drug-resistant depression and other psychiatric or neurological disorders.

Two key brain systems are central to psychosis

When the brain has trouble filtering incoming information and predicting what’s likely to happen, psychosis can result, research shows.