FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 19, 2023·4 min readEspresso: More Than Energy Buzz, it’s A Potential Defense Against Alzheimer’sRecent in vitro research reveals that espresso may offer more than a caffeine jolt. The study indicates that certain compounds in espresso can inhibit tau protein aggregation, a process implicated in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 3, 2023·3 min readA Sensor That Might Someday Enable Mind-Controlled RobotsA newly designed dry sensor that can measure brain activity may someday enable mind control of robotic systems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 28, 2023·3 min readMarijuana-Derived Compound CBD Could Reverse Opioid OverdosesCompounds based on CBD can reduce fentanyl opioid binding and boost the effects of naloxone, a fast-acting opioid antidote.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 1, 2023·3 min readDegrading Modified Proteins Could Treat Alzheimer’s and Other “Undruggable” DiseasesResearchers have developed a compound that can target and break down a post-transitionally modified protein associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 21, 2022·4 min readLupus Pill Shows Promise in Mice; Clinical Trial UnderwayAfimetoran, a newly developed pill to treat lupus, not only prevents lupus-like symptoms in mice, it also reverses signs of organ damage caused by the disease and prevents death. The medication is now undergoing phase 2 clinical trials to assess its effectiveness in lupus patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 21, 2022·4 min readFood Allergies Can Be Reversed by Targeting the MicrobiomeResearchers developed polymeric micelles of butyrate, a bacterial compound made by healthy a microbiome, that is effective against peanut allergies in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 4, 2022·4 min readTracking Sleep With a Self-Powering Smart PillowA newly designed "smart pillow" that tracks the position of the head during sleep could help to track and monitor sleep quality and duration in those with sleep disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 13, 2021·4 min readMaking Music From Spider WebsResearchers report they have successfully translated the structure of a spider's web into music. The new study could provide new avenues for the development of 3D printing technologies and novel musical compositions. The findings also shed light on cross-species communication.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 21, 2020·3 min readBiosensor detects coronavirus from nasopharyngeal swabs in less than one minuteResearchers have developed a new biosensor that can detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that leads to COVID-19, from nasopharyngeal swabs in under one minute.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 26, 2020·2 min readCannabis compound acts as an antibioticCannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabis compound, has antibiotic potential. Treating mice with MRSA, CBG worked as well as vancomycin, a powerful antibiotic, for treating the infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 10, 2019·2 min readHow a popular antidepressant drug could rewire the brainFluoxetine rearranges nerve fibers in the hippocampus of mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·April 1, 2019·3 min readDepression, obesity, chronic pain could be treated by targeting the same key proteinResearchers have developed a compound that blocks the FKBP51 protein, which helps reduce chronic pain, provides positive outcomes for diet-induced obesity and improves symptoms of depression.Read More
