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Genetics of brain structure and description of largest human genetic study

New research describes the release of whole genome genetic data of 500,000 participants of the UK Biobank.

Brain circuits for successful emotional development established during infancy

Researchers tracking the development of the brain’s emotion circuitry in infancy found that adult-like functional brain connections for emotional regulation emerge during the first year of life. And the growth of these brain circuits during the second …

Neuron death in ALS more complex than previously thought

Researchers have discovered that two different kinds of motor neurons that die in people with ALS may die in different ways — an important insight for understanding the disease and, eventually, finding a cure.

Why depression, trauma can make you age faster

New research finds that the DNA of people with major depression is biologically older than that of people who do not have the condition.

Memory ‘brainwaves’ look the same in sleep and wakefulness

Identical brain mechanisms are responsible for triggering memory in both sleep and wakefulness, new research has shown.

Bipolar disorder: A good diet may boost treatment

Can diet impact the effectiveness of treatment for bipolar disorder, particularly in the case of depressive episodes? A new study addresses this question.

Can apathy predict dementia?

Predicting who will develop dementia is difficult. Researchers are testing various biomarkers, but a recent study asks whether apathy might provide a clue.

Scientists pinpoint pathway that impacts features of autism

A study has uncovered a brain-signaling pathway that can be pharmacologically manipulated in mice to reverse an autism-related pathway. Using an experimental drug targeting this pathway, researchers normalized the disrupted physiology and behavior of t…

Scientists create new map of brain region linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists have now completed an exceptionally detailed map of the brain’s memory bank, the hippocampus. Intricate insight into hippocampus’ structure and function opens new opportunities to treat diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

Scientists create new map of brain region linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists have now completed an exceptionally detailed map of the brain’s memory bank, the hippocampus. Intricate insight into hippocampus’ structure and function opens new opportunities to treat diseases such as Alzheimer’s.