According to researchers, a mutation in a gene associated with brain development may dispose people to various psychiatric illnesses as it reduces synapse numbers. Lithium may help to restore some of the synapses.
A new study links consumption of sugary, caffeinated drinks to shorter sleep duration in adults.
Researchers discover an antibiotic, that is safe to use during pregnancy, can help to prevent the Zika virus from infecting certain fetal brain cells.
A new study identifies a neural mechanism that allows the brain to compensate for speech sounds when they are obscured by noise.
Clinical trials are showing positive results for the treatment of both relapsing multiple sclerosis and primary progressive MS.
Researchers have developed a new optogenetics tool that can remove single cells from brain networks in living animals.
Researchers have discovered a mechanism the brain uses to help compensate when noise obscures speech sounds.
A new study supports olfactory testing as an early method to detect those at risk of developing dementia.
FDA approves a new drug to treat both relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and primary progressive MS.
A new study reports that a video game, currently in development as a medical device, has shown to boost attention in some children with sensory processing dysfunction.
A new study will test the power of oxytocin in combating PTSD.
