Brain Cells Predict Bipolar Patients’ Response to Lithium
New Salk study reveals how bipolar disorder alters neuronal sensitivity and shows fundamental cellular differences tied to lithium response Researchers at the…
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New Study Links Brain Chemical Imbalance to Schizophrenia
Scientists produce the strongest evidence yet about the causes of schizophrenia: risk mutations disturb a delicate chemical balance in the brain that…
How Depression and Negative Emotions Raise Heart Disease Risk
Summary: New research highlights a strong link between mental health and cardiovascular disease. Depression, anxiety and chronic stress are associated with earlier…
Yamanaka Factors Reverse Neuronal Aging in Brain Cells
Summary: Controlled expression of the Yamanaka factors can reverse signs of aging in brain neurons, restoring synaptic connections, normalizing metabolism, and providing…
Why Dementia Diagnosis Is Delayed for Over 3 Years
Key Questions Answered: Q: How long does it typically take to diagnose dementia?A: On average about 3.5 years from first symptom recognition—about…
Electric Fields Offer More Reliable Brain Signals Than Neurons
Summary: Electric fields generated by groups of neurons may carry working memory content, providing a stable representation that overcomes representational drift. Source:…
How Nutrition Affects Intelligence and Brain Health in Older Adults
Summary: A new study links dietary lutein — a pigment abundant in leafy greens — with preserved crystallized intelligence and specific brain…
Breakthrough Restores Hand and Arm Function in Quadriplegics
Innovative technique restores some hand and arm function for people with cervical spinal cord injuries A pioneering nerve-transfer surgical technique at Washington…
How Daily Mental Sharpness Drives Productivity
Summary: Have you noticed how some days you operate at peak efficiency while other days feel like slogging through fog? A new…
How Past Food Choices Shape Your Future Eating Habits
Summary: New research shows that when people evaluate food images for appeal or calorie content, their judgments are biased by the food…
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