A new study confirms MDPV, a recreational drug commonly known as "bath salts", could be more addictive than methamphetamine. Read More
A study that used postmortem brain tissue samples from Alzheimer's patients and mouse models found the hunger hormone ghrelin is linked to cognitive impairments and memory loss associated with the disease. Read More
Researchers report those addicted to cocaine may have difficulty controlling their addiction because of a 'back door' into the brain that circumvents their self control. Read More
Researchers have developed a sensor that can detect early stage Parkinson's disease by analyzing a sample of a patient's breath. Read More
A new study reports researchers have discovered an interaction between a pair of proteins in the brain has a substantial effect on memory formation. Read More
Researchers have identified a novel neural circuit that detects male pheromone cues pertaining to inter-male aggression. Read More
Mitochondrial CYP2D6 may be a powerful target for the treatment of Parkinson's disease induced by MPTP. Read More
A Nature Neuroscience study reveals the normal role of alpha-synuclein, a protein implicated in Parkinson's disease. Researchers say understanding how the protein normally acts may give insights into how it might fail. Read More
Researchers report the brain's response to taste stimuli is linked to higher anxiety and a drive for thinness in those with anorexia. Read More
A new study reports on how dopamine can regulate itself. Read More
Findings shed light on the effect of marijuana on the developing brain and provide a target for cannabis use disorder. Read More
A new study sheds light on how ziram causes the loss of the main source of dopamine in the central nervous system. Read More
