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Researchers have discovered a molecule in the brain responsible for orchestrating the immune system’s responses to Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS), potentially allowing doctors to supercharge the body’s ability to fight those and oth…

Despite concerns that stay-at-home orders and other government efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19 at the start of the pandemic would cause lasting harm to people’s mental health, research found that state restrictions in the first six months of the…

Researchers discovered unexpected mechanisms by which animals make and destroy serotonin, a chemical central to depression and eating disorders. The findings could ultimately lead to more effective treatments for a wide range of mental health disorders.

A new study that links the location of brain injury to levels of depression in patients following the injury has identified two distinct brain networks; one associated with increased depression symptoms and one associated with decreased depression symp…

A new study shows that that early deprivation continues to affect brain development well into adolescence.

Human and mouse neurons in a dish learned to play the video game Pong, researchers report. The experiments are evidence that even brain cells in a dish can exhibit inherent intelligence, modifying their behavior over time.

Scientists have developed a research method that allows for a much more detailed examination of the brain processes involved in some neurological and mental disorders. This is achieved by growing human cortical organoids in culture and inserting them i…

Researchers have mapped in detail how the immune system acts against pathogens invading the brain. The results show that the first line of defense is formed by brain-resident macrophages. These macrophages then recruit a large number of blood-derived m…

Study shows that not only are loud vehicles flying overhead a cause of noise pollution-related stress, the effect of that stress remains on the body even after noise levels have decreased.

The gut microbiome may play a role in how diet and exercise affect brain health and dementia risk, suggests a recent study. This knowledge could help scientists and clinicians optimize strategies to prevent dementia.