Brain Chemistry Altered in Anxiety Disorders: UC Davis Study Identifies Significant Choline Deficit
People with anxiety disorders may share a measurable change in brain chemistry involving choline, an essential nutrient tied to memory,…
Mapping the Mysteries of Olfaction: Scientists Unravel the Hidden Order of Smell Receptors
The everyday world, rich with scents that alert us to danger, enhance our culinary experiences, and evoke powerful memories and…
Serotonin, a Key Regulator of Mood, May Exacerbate Tinnitus, New Research Suggests
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that serotonin, a brain chemical best known for helping regulate mood, may also worsen tinnitus,…
The Potency of Modern Cannabis: Stanford Experts Warn Older Americans of Increased Health Risks
As the demographic of cannabis users in the United States expands to include a growing number of older Americans, experts…
Caffeine Rescues Social Memory Impaired by Sleep Deprivation Through Targeted Brain Pathway Restoration
Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) have made a…
The Hippocampus Develops as a "Full Slate," Not a "Blank Slate," Challenging Long-Held Developmental Theories
The intricate architecture of the human brain, particularly its capacity for memory formation and spatial navigation, has long been a…
UC Davis Researchers Unveil Novel Light-Driven Method to Synthesize Psychedelic-Like Compounds Without Hallucinations
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have achieved a significant breakthrough in medicinal chemistry, developing a novel light-driven technique…
Sex Differences in Modifiable Risk Factors of Dementia and Their Associations with Cognition: New Research Highlights Disproportionate Impact on Women
Women not only face higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, but new research suggests they may…
Cambridge Breakthrough Offers Hope for Reversing Nerve Damage
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have engineered sophisticated lab-grown brain and spinal cord systems, replicating the intricate pathways of…
Prenatal Exposure to Chlorpyrifos Linked to Lasting Brain Structural Changes and Motor Deficits in Children
A groundbreaking study has unveiled a significant and enduring connection between prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos (CPF), a widely used organophosphate…
