Why Neurotypical People Perceive Mind and Body as Separate
Summary: New research shows people on the autism spectrum are more likely to view mind and body as unified, while neurotypical people…
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Is Social Media Addiction a Recognized Clinical Diagnosis?
Summary: A March 25, 2026, California jury awarded $6 million to a plaintiff who argued that the addictive features of social media…
The One Molecule That Drives Obesity and Weight Gain
Summary: A cholesterol-derived molecule called 27-hydroxycholesterol (27HC) acts directly on white adipose tissue and promotes increased body fat, even when diet alone…
Study Finds Bilingualism Enhances Attentional Control
Summary: Speaking two languages can enhance attentional control and the ability to filter out irrelevant information. A University of Florida study investigated…
Lower Brain Taurine Levels Linked to Increased Depression Risk
Summary: Researchers have identified a significant association between major depressive disorder and reduced taurine levels in the hippocampus, a brain region essential…
New Drug Cuts Antidepressant Side Effects for Severe Depression
Summary: Researchers have identified a compound, Lu AF60097, that binds to an allosteric site on the serotonin transporter (SERT) and may allow…
Defining Maturity in an Ever-Changing Brain
Summary: Because different areas of the brain mature at different rates, neuroscientists warn that pinpointing a single moment when the brain “reaches…
FDA Approves Ozanimod to Treat Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Summary: Ozanimod, an immune-modulating medication developed at Scripps Research, has received FDA approval for the treatment of adults with relapsing forms of…
Pupil Dilation Predicts Depression Risk After Natural Disasters
Summary: New research suggests that a person’s pupil dilation in response to emotional cues may help identify who is most likely to…
Novel Therapy Targets Parkinson’s Disease Progression
Clearing Senescent Astrocytes Prevents Parkinson’s Neuropathology and Symptoms in a Mouse Model Summary: Researchers at the Buck Institute identify clearance of senescent…
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