neuroscience
Psychedelics Activate Serotonin to Produce Antidepressant Effect
Health
Summary: A new study advanced our understanding of how psychedelic drugs activate serotonin receptors to offer potential treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders. The ...
Nano-Scale Vision Implant Promises New Hope for Blindness
Health
Summary: Researchers developed a novel vision implant, featuring electrodes as small as a single neuron. This advanced technology, designed to interface directly ...
Puberty Growth Spurts Linked to Adult Health Risks
Health
Summary: Researchers uncovered a genetic link between rapid height growth during puberty and increased health risks in adulthood, such as atrial fibrillation, ...
Unlocking Sleep’s Role in Emotional Health
Health
Summary: A new study illuminated the mechanisms by which sleep aids in processing emotional memories, crucial for mental health. The research synthesizes ...
Addiction Medication Offers New Hope for Long COVID Patients
Health
Summary: Researchers identified a potential treatment for long COVID by restoring the function of ion channels in immune cells using low-dose Naltrexone. ...
Virtual Reality Shows Promise in Treating Depression
Health
Summary: A new study demonstrates the potential of virtual reality (VR) in treating major depressive disorder (MDD). Using extended reality-enhanced behavioral activation ...
Exercise Enhances Brain Function Through Muscle-Nerve Interaction
Health
Summary: Researchers uncovered a critical link between exercise, muscle function, and brain health. Their study reveals that nerves activating muscles during exercise ...
Cartilage-Like Structures Key to Brain Plasticity
Health
Summary: A new study highlights a novel mechanism of brain plasticity involving chondroitin sulfate clusters outside nerve cells. Researchers identified these cartilage-like ...
Scientists Have Discovered Cognitive Benefits of Creatine
Health
Researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich have found that a high single dose of creatine can temporarily enhance cognitive functions impaired by sleep deprivation, ...
Researchers Uncover Brain’s Internal Compass
Health
Summary: Researchers identified a pattern of brain activity that acts like an internal compass, helping humans navigate through their environment. They used ...
