Scientists Develop Worm EEG to Test the Effects of drugs
Researchers have developed a device which records the brain activity of worms in order to test the effects of drugs.
Brain Can Be Trained in Compassion
Using neuroimaging technology, researchers note increased activity in areas of the brain associated with empathy in subjects who underwent compassion training.
Drugs Found to Both Prevent and Treat Alzheimer’s Disease in Mice
Using mouse models, researchers discover TSPO ligands can significantly decrease Alzheimer’s related symptoms and improve memory. The discovery could lead to preventative and new treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease.
Genetic Predictors of Postpartum Depression Uncovered
The alteration of the TTC9B and HP1BP3 genes, detected by a blood test during pregnancy, predicted the onset of postpartum depression with 85% accuracy in a small study.
