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Schizophrenia may be related to the deletion syndrome. However, not everyone who has the syndrome necessarily develops psychotic symptoms. What triggers the illness? Researchers (UNIGE) have provided an initial answer after analysing several years of p…

The blood pressure drug nilvadipine increased blood flow to the brain’s memory and learning center, without affecting other brain regions among people with Alzheimer’s disease. These findings indicate that the known decrease in cerebral blood flow in p…

Researchers have established that being in nature can boost well-being, but a new study asks exactly how much we need each week to feel the full benefit.

Scientists have used human skin cells to create what they believe is the first cerebral organoid system, or ‘mini-brain,’ for studying sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). CJD is a fatal neurodegenerative brain disease of humans believed to be cau…

An international report examines how online behavior is affecting brain function. Scientists looked at concentration, memory, and social cognition.

An international report examines how online behavior is affecting brain function. Scientists looked at concentration, memory, and social cognition.

Making a specific type of brain pattern last longer improves short-term memory in rats, a new study finds.

New research overturns the belief that turning your crooked teeth into a beautiful smile will automatically boost your self-confidence.

A shift from brain systems controlling reward-driven use to habit-driven use differentiates heavy cannabis users who are addicted to the drug from users who aren’t, according to a new study. The findings help explain how the brain becomes dependent on …

By introducing a gene variant associated with autism into monkeys, researchers hope to study treatment options for severe neurodevelopmental disorders.