According to researchers, an experimental drug extends lifespan in male mice and ameliorates a number of behavioral symptoms of Rett syndrome in female mice, signifying the disorder may be reversible. Read More
A new study reports increased levels of STEP in the hippocampus is linked to mild cognitive impairment. Read More
A new study reveals exposure to dim light might impact memory and learning. Researchers report rodents exposed to dim lighting lost 30 percent of hippocampal capacity and performed poorly on spatial tasks they had previously experienced. Read More
Researchers have been able to successfully boost the regeneration of mature nerve cells in the spinal cord of adult mice following spinal cord injury. Read More
A new study points to cannabis as a possible trigger for schizophrenia in teens. Read More
More research is needed on the link between maternal cannabis use and the health of newborns, researchers report. Read More
Researchers report exercise can promote adult hippocampal neurogenesis and improve cognition in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The study identifies ways to mimic the beneficial effects of experience through pharmacological and gene therapy. Read More
A new study reports estrogen fluctuations can alter brain circuit activation in women with a variant of a specific gene. Read More
According to researchers, early marijuana use may result in abnormal brain function and lower IQ. Read More
A new study reports researchers have been able to delay key age related brain changes with the help of a compound. Read More
Scientists have discovered a biological marker that may help to identify which depressed patients will respond to an experimental, rapid-acting antidepressant like ketamine. The brain signal, detectable by noninvasive imaging, also holds clues to the agent's underlying mechanism, which are vital for drug development, say NIH researchers. Read More
According to a new study, the risk for feeling lonely is partially due to genetics and these genes are also associated with neuroticism and depression. Read More
