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‘Jumping’ DNA regulates human neurons

‘Jumping’ sequences of DNA, known as transposable elements, partner up with evolutionarily recent proteins to influence the differentiation and physiological functioning of human neurons.

Study explains multipronged SARS-CoV-2 attack and widepread COVID-19 infection

A study of a gateway receptor for SARS-CoV-2 may help explain the wide variety of symptoms and organs involved with SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19. The results suggest that a multi-organ infection with SARS-CoV-2 may be via the angiotensin-convertin…

Which OCD treatment works best? New brain study could lead to more personalized choices

New research could improve the odds that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder will receive a therapy that really works for them – something that eludes more than a third of those who currently get OCD treatment. The study suggests the possibility …

Why ‘one day at a time’ works for recovering alcoholics

‘One day at a time’ is a mantra for recovering alcoholics, for whom each day without a drink builds the strength to go on to the next. A new brain imaging study shows why the approach works.

What is cerebral venous thrombosis? Study finds blood clot condition on the rise

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the veins in the brain, preventing blood from draining out of the brain. A new analysis has found that the incidence of CVT in the United States is higher than previously reporte…

Got fatigue? Study further pinpoints brain regions that may control it

Using MRI scans and computer modeling, scientists say they have further pinpointed areas of the human brain that regulate efforts to deal with fatigue.

New form of brain analysis engages whole brain for the first time

A new method of brain imaging analysis offers the potential to greatly improve the effectiveness of noninvasive brain stimulation treatment for Alzheimer’s, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, and other conditions.

Unlocking the mysteries of the brain

A research team highlights the mechanisms underlying memory and learning capacity — specifically, how our brains process, store and integrate information.

Depressed or anxious teens risk heart attacks in middle age

Depression or anxiety in adolescence is linked with a 20% greater likelihood of having a heart attack mid-life, according to new research.

Treatment for teen anxiety

In a new study, researchers took a first look at one particular medication for treatment of anxiety disorders in pediatric patients to see if it was beneficial.