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. Read More
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A new study links consumption of sugary, caffeinated drinks to shorter sleep duration in adults. Read More
Researchers discover an antibiotic, that is safe to use during pregnancy, can help to prevent the Zika virus from infecting certain fetal brain cells. Read More
A new study identifies a neural mechanism that allows the brain to compensate for speech sounds when they are obscured by noise. Read More
Clinical trials are showing positive results for the treatment of both relapsing multiple sclerosis and primary progressive MS. Read More
Researchers have developed a new optogenetics tool that can remove single cells from brain networks in living animals. Read More
Researchers have discovered a mechanism the brain uses to help compensate when noise obscures speech sounds. Read More
A new study supports olfactory testing as an early method to detect those at risk of developing dementia. Read More
FDA approves a new drug to treat both relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and primary progressive MS. Read More
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. Read More
A new study will test the power of oxytocin in combating PTSD. Read More
