Study reveals roots of Parkinson’s in the brain
Changes in the brain's serotonin system may occur years before Parkinson's disease symptoms begin. Serotonin alterations could be used as a biomarker for Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
King’s College London
Did Leonardo da Vinci have ADHD?
Researchers present a new hypothesis which may explain why da Vinci had so much trouble completing his work. A new study proposes da Vinci may have suffered from ADHD. ... Read More...
Traces of Ketamine, Cocaine, Pharmaceuticals and Pesticides Found in Freshwater Shrimp
Researchers have found a diverse array of illicit drugs, including cocaine and ketamine, along with pesticides and pharmaceutical chemicals in British freshwater shrimp. While the concentrations of chemicals were considered low, researchers state there is a concern for the potential environmental risk this may pose to wildlife.... Read More...
Teenage psychotic experiences more common in areas with high air pollution
Exposure to nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxides through air pollution is linked to an increased risk of experiencing psychotic symptoms in teenagers. Accounting for other known risk factors, exposure to both NO2 and NOx accounted for 60% of the link between symptoms of psychosis and living in an urban environment.... Read More...
High potency cannabis linked to higher rates of psychosis
Daily use of cannabis with high concentrations of THC is linked to an increased risk of experiencing psychosis-like symptoms.... Read More...
Immune Response May Trigger Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Researchers report an exaggerated immune response can trigger chronic fatigue syndrome. The study reveals levels of Il-10 were higher in those who developed lasting fatigue, suggesting the immune system may have been primed to over respond.... Read More...
Computers Can Spot the Difference Between Healthy Brains and Those with Dissociative Identity Disorder
Machine learning algorithms were able to distinguish, with 73% accuracy, neurobiological differences between those with dissociative identity disorder and those without the condition.... Read More...
MDMA Makes People Cooperative, But Not Gullible
Researchers report MDMA, the main compound in ecstasy, helps people to cooperate better, but only when the other person is trustworthy.... Read More...
Cannabis Extract Helps Reset Brain Function in Psychosis
A new study reports a single dose of the cannabis extract CBD can help reduce brain function abnormalities in those with psychosis. The findings provide evidence of how cannabidiol acts in the brain to help reduce psychotic symptoms.... Read More...
Early Introduction to Solid Foods Means More Sleep For Baby
According to researchers, babies introduced to solid foods at 6 months of age slept longer, woke less frequently and experienced fewer sleep problems than babies who were exclusively breast fed at the same age.... Read More...
Gene Therapy Restores Hand Function After Spinal Cord Injury: Rat Study
Researchers have successfully restored hand function and motor skills in rats who suffered paralysis as a result of spinal cord injury.... Read More...
New Tool Gets Children’s Perspectives on Own Mental Health
A new tool called PSYCHLOPS Kids is able to capture a child's perspectives of their mental health problems and express themselves more fully than with professional intervention. ... Read More...