Study Identifies Brain Molecule Driving Anxiety in Animal Model
Summary: Increasing levels of neurotrophin-3 in the dorsal amygdala alters dispositional anxiety in nonhuman primates, suggesting a potential pathway for early interventions…
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Frequent Colds Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk
Summary: Frequent bouts of common infections such as colds or the flu may accelerate brain aging, contribute to cognitive decline, and raise…
How Brain Activity During Sleep Consolidates Memory
Why does sleeping on it help? New research from the University of Bristol examines how brain activity during sleep sorts the vast…
Hidden Genetic Mutation Discovered Behind Severe Infant Epilepsy
Summary: Researchers identify SCN3A gene mutations as a cause of early infantile epileptic encephalopathy. Source: CHOP. Researchers have identified mutations in the…
Mouse Study Shows Brain Triggers Itching When Others Scratch
Summary: Researchers report that socially contagious itching appears to be hardwired in the brain. Source: WUSTL Researchers discover why mice scratch in…
Psilocybin Dose Eases Depression, Anxiety in Cancer Patients
Summary: A single psilocybin dose, administered once with psychotherapy, produced sustained reductions in depression, anxiety, hopelessness and existential distress for cancer patients,…
Comfort Food During Stress Causes More Weight Gain
Summary: Chronic stress combined with a high-calorie diet dramatically raises insulin in the amygdala of mice, causing insulin receptors on those neurons…
Targeting Early Brain Inflammation May Slow Alzheimer’s
Summary: Reducing neuroinflammation in the brain before cognitive symptoms appear may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Source: Experimental Biology New animal…
Why Night Owls Tend to Take Bigger Risks
Women who are night owls show a similar high tendency toward risk-taking as men, according to a study by a University of…
New Molecular Target Boosts Brain Plasticity, Study Finds
TAU researcher says discovery may lead to improved memory, cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients. Alzheimer’s disease progressively destroys neurons, particularly in the…
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