NSAIDs During Pregnancy Don’t Increase Major Birth Defect Risk
Summary: A large, population-based study finds reassuring evidence for pregnant women: taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during the first trimester is not…
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Microglia Drive Compulsive Behavior
Summary: Researchers have identified a calcium-based signaling mechanism in a subset of brain immune cells (Hoxb8 microglia) that directly regulates anxiety and…
How Visual Neurons Organize Thousands of Synapses
Summary: A new study identifies the organizational rules that shape how neurons in the primary visual cortex integrate thousands of synaptic inputs.…
How Sleep Duration Affects Biological Aging
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of biological aging clocks across the human body shows that both too little and too much sleep are…
Brain-Stimulating Contact Lenses Rival Prozac in Depression Trial
Summary: Materials scientists have developed a wearable, drug-free contact lens that treats depression by delivering mild, targeted electrical stimulation through the retina.…
How Synapses Rewire Around Damaged Brain Connections
Summary: Researchers at Duke University have developed LinCx, an engineered biological “wire” that creates targeted electrical connections between selected neurons. This approach…
How Physical Stress Alters Your Voice and Speech Patterns
Summary: New research clarifies the physiological mechanics behind the familiar “talk test” used to gauge exercise intensity. The study shows how physical…
Research Identifies Genetic Pathway Linked to Autism Traits
Summary: Researchers have identified a specific long non-coding RNA gene, PTCHD1-AS, that influences the core behavioral traits of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).…
How Brain Immune Cells Drive Compulsive Behavior
Summary: Researchers identified a precise calcium-based signaling mechanism inside a subset of brain immune cells—Hoxb8 microglia—that directly regulates anxiety and grooming behaviors…
Genetic Links Between Cannabis Use and Psychosis Risk
Summary: New large-scale genetic research clarifies biological mechanisms linking Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) and psychosis. A meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies identified…
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