Clues to Aging Found in Stem Cells’ Genomes
Study could help explain how our cells deteriorate over time.... Read More...
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Glutamate May Play a Role in Addiction and Alcohol Relapse
A new study reports those with alcohol use disorders have a decrease in glutamate levels in the brain when shown cues associated with drinking.... Read More...
Smartphone Addiction Creates Imbalance in Brain
Smartphone and internet addiction appears to have an impact on brain chemistry. A new study reports the ratio of GABA to Glx is significantly increased in the anterior cingulate cortex of teens who are addicted to their smartphones.... Read More...
How Physical Exercise Prevents Dementia
Researchers discover physical activity has an influence on brain metabolism, preventing an increase in choline. A new Translational Psychiatry report suggests physical exercise may help protect neurons and reduce symptoms of dementia in older people.... Read More...
How Hand Amputation and Reattachment Affect the Brain
Researchers have discovered specific neurochemical changes in brain regions associated with brain remapping following amputation. Also, these changes may persist once the limb is reattached.... Read More...
Stuttering Related to Brain Circuits that Control Speech Production
Researchers discover neuro-metabolite alterations across the brain, linking stuttering to changes in brain circuits that control speech production and circuits that support attention and emotion. ... Read More...
Research on Stress Hormone Effects on the Brain Reveals Unexpected Findings
New findings suggest common concepts cited in textbooks may need to be adjusted.... Read More...
New Clues to Deciphering Schizophrenia
According to a new study, people with schizophrenia show reduced levels of GABA and glutamate.... Read More...
A Possible Link Between Gut Bacteria and PTSD
Researchers propose it may be possible to prevent or cure PTSD with the help of gut bacteria.... Read More...
Inflammation Connected to Elevated Glutamate Could Guide Depression Treatments
A new study reports on which patients may respond best to depression treatments that target glutamate.... Read More...
Using Hypothermia to Protect Newborn Brains
Researchers confirm a neuroprotective effect of hypothermia treatments on the brains of newborns with HIE.... Read More...
Childhood Brain Cancer Can be Classified Noninvasively
Three subgroups of medulloblastoma brain cancer can be identified non-invasively using MRS neuroimaging technology.... Read More...