Summary: New research links intestinal inflammation and the gut microbiome to the development and progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Source: University of Illinois Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago are investigating whether changes in the gastrointestinal tract can serve as early indicators of Lou Gehrig’s disease and whether modifying the gut microbiome can … Read more

Summary: Natural disasters create intense stress and disruption for affected communities. Past research indicates that incidents and severity of domestic violence often rise after such events. Researchers at the University of Missouri have proposed a practical framework to support and protect victims of intimate partner violence before, during, and after disasters. Source: University of Missouri … Read more

Summary: New research highlights that anger is a prominent feature of postnatal mood disturbance. Authors recommend screening for anger alongside depression and anxiety during the postpartum period. Source: University of British Columbia. Health professionals should screen postpartum women for anger as well as depression and anxiety, according to new findings from the University of British … Read more

Summary: Researchers at Duke University developed a computer algorithm that designs energy-efficient deep brain stimulation patterns. These optimized patterns can maintain symptom relief for Parkinson’s disease while reducing energy use and the frequency of battery replacement surgeries. Source: Duke University New method preserves treatment effectiveness while cutting energy use and moving toward personalized therapy for … Read more

Summary: Researchers at Singapore Management University are developing PresentationPro, a virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to improve public speaking skills and reduce public speaking anxiety. PresentationPro recreates realistic presentation environments populated by AI-driven audience avatars that react to both verbal and non-verbal cues, offering presenters immediate, data-driven feedback in a safe, … Read more

Summary: Restoring sight with brain implants is a powerful goal, but a major obstacle remains: the brain’s immune response to foreign devices. A new study dismantles the standard assumptions about neural implants and offers practical guidance for designing devices that the brain can tolerate long-term. The research delivers a rigorous comparison between rigid silicon electrodes … Read more

Summary: Preclinical PET imaging can create a visual map of inflammation and may help evaluate new therapies for autoimmune and other inflammatory diseases. Source: Society of Nuclear Medicine. Preclinical PET imaging maps neuroinflammation and could accelerate development of therapies for multiple sclerosis Researchers presented findings showing that preclinical positron emission tomography (PET) imaging can visualize … Read more

Summary: Over time, cortical thinning was linked to bipolar disorder patients who experienced more manic episodes. These changes were most pronounced in the prefrontal cortex, a region involved in emotional regulation and executive function. Source: Elsevier Bipolar disorder (BD) is a severe psychiatric condition marked by alternating episodes of depression and mania. While prior small … Read more

Summary: A study from the University of Bonn reports that prolonged low-dose THC treatment restored memory and reversed molecular signs of brain ageing in mice, suggesting potential avenues for treating dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions. Source: University of Bonn University of Bonn researchers restore memory performance of elderly mice to a youthful state As we … Read more

Midday Naps Linked to More Happiness, Better Self-Control, and Higher Academic Scores in 10–12-Year-Olds Summary: A new analysis of nearly 3,000 children shows that brief midday naps are associated with improved mood, greater self-control and grit, fewer behavioral problems, and higher cognitive and academic performance—especially in older elementary students. Source: University of Pennsylvania Parents have … Read more