Schizophrenia Risk Could Originate in the Placenta
Summary: A new multicenter study highlights the placenta’s critical role in early neuropsychiatric development, showing that DNA methylation in placental tissue can…
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Shared Protein Abnormality Found in Parkinson’s Disease and ALS
Summary: New research links abnormal SOD1 protein to neuronal loss in both Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Source: University of…
Scientists Pinpoint Genetic Causes of Parkinson’s Disease
Summary: New research clarifies how the VPS13C gene contributes to Parkinson’s disease. Source: Yale Researchers have linked variants in at least 20…
How the Aging Brain Adapts to Decode Social Cues
Summary: New research indicates that older adults may compensate for age-related cognitive decline by increasing activity in a specific attention-related brain region,…
Low Sexual Activity Linked to Earlier Menopause
Summary: A new UCL study finds that women who are sexually active at least monthly have a lower risk of entering menopause…
Ear and Tongue Stimulation Device Reduces Tinnitus in Trial
Summary: A noninvasive bimodal neuromodulation device that delivers synchronized sound to the ears and mild electrical stimulation to the tongue significantly reduced…
Experimental Drug Halts Parkinson’s Progression in Mice
Summary: An experimental drug related to diabetes medications slows Parkinson’s disease progression and reduces symptoms in mouse models, according to Johns Hopkins…
Study: Arts Boost Teen Self-Control, Cut Antisocial Behavior
Summary: Participation in arts and cultural activities—such as dance, drama, reading, museum visits or concerts—reduces the likelihood that adolescents will take part…
How Interoception Improves Women’s Sexual Satisfaction
Summary: Women who are more aware of internal bodily signals—such as heartbeats, breathing, and touch—tend to experience orgasms more often and with…
Brain Opioid System Dysfunction Linked to Eating Disorder Risk
Summary: Higher opioid activity in the brain may help explain appetite loss and the emotional symptoms that accompany anorexia nervosa. In a…
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