How Insulin Controls Dopamine and Brain Reward
Findings also shed light on food choices and obesity New research from NYU Langone Medical Center reveals that insulin — the hormone…
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Researchers Trace Schizophrenia Linked Gene in Chickens
Mood-related disorders rank among the top ten causes of disability worldwide, yet the genes driving these conditions have remained difficult to pinpoint.…
Study Shows Sustained HIV Control Without Lifelong Drugs
Summary: Researchers tested a multi-step immunotherapy designed to retrain the immune system to control HIV without continuous antiretroviral drugs. After stopping standard…
Early Blood Test Detects Treatable Brain Metastases
Summary: Researchers have identified a distinct population of circulating tumor cells in the blood of breast cancer patients with brain metastases. This…
Gut Microbiome Links Lifestyle to Dementia Risk
Summary: The gut microbiome may influence how diet and exercise shape brain health and alter the risk of developing dementia. Source: Baycrest…
Overlooked Human Senses and Why They Matter
Breakthrough in the Senses of Touch and Movement: ASIC3 Identified as a Key Player Researchers studying the poorly understood mechanical senses of…
New Support System for Axons Reveals Neurodegeneration Target
Summary: A preclinical study shows Schwann cells can protect injured axons by supplying sugars, revealing a metabolic support mechanism with promising implications…
Breakthrough Treatment Shows Promise Against Alzheimer’s
Summary: Researchers report a theranostic approach that can detect and neutralize the earliest, preclinical signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Their method targets toxic…
Added Sugar Impairs Memory Recovery After Diet Change
Summary: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis finds that cognitive harm from unhealthy diets is not always fully reversible. The study pooled…
How the Brain Retains Important Memories
Summary: A new study explains how the brain preserves broadly useful memories while discarding incidental, less relevant details over time. Source: eLife.…
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