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·August 22, 2025·5 min read

New Drug Aims to Block Pain Without Addiction Risks

Chronic pain affects millions, but opioid medications bring high risks of dependence and side effects. Researchers have now pinpointed specific neurons in the amygdala that make pain feel unpleasant, opening the door to drugs that ease suffering without shutting down normal sensation.

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·May 25, 2025·4 min read

Dementia Diagnoses Decline, But More Are Living Longer With the Disease

A new study of over 25 million Medicare recipients found that while dementia incidence in the U.S. is declining, more older adults are living longer with the condition. From 2015 to 2021, new diagnoses dropped from 3.5% to 2.8%, yet prevalence increased to nearly 12%.

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·April 28, 2025·5 min read

Brain Growth Charts Reveal Early Cognitive Development Patterns

A new study has created the first normative charts of brain functional development from birth to six years old, highlighting how brain network growth tracks with cognitive milestones. Using MRI scans from over 1,000 children, researchers mapped how different brain networks, such as visual, subcortical, and attention systems, mature and interact over time.

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·August 2, 2024·3 min read

Unraveling Schizophrenia: Genetics and Environmental Insights

A recent review outlines the genetic complexity of schizophrenia, highlighting nearly 300 common genetic variants and over 20 rare variants linked to the disorder. Researchers emphasize that schizophrenia's genetic basis is multifaceted, involving multiple genes rather than a single cause. Environmental factors like lifestyle and stress also play crucial roles. This understanding underscores the need for comprehensive research to develop better interventions for schizophrenia.

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·July 13, 2024·5 min read

Brain’s Lymphatic System Plays Role in Migraine Pain

Researchers discovered how the protein CGRP affects the brain's lymphatic system, contributing to migraine pain. Their study reveals that CGRP prevents cerebrospinal fluid from draining, influencing migraine attacks. This finding could lead to new therapeutic strategies for migraines. More research is needed to understand the sex differences in migraine prevalence.

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·March 12, 2024·5 min read

The Brain’s Role in Syncing Heart and Breath

New research reveals how the human brain processes vital signals from the heart and lungs, offering new insights into the complex brain-body integration essential for health and cognition. The study identifies specific neurons in the thalamus that play a crucial role in integrating cardio-respiratory information, providing a deeper understanding of the functional pathways connecting internal organs to brain health. By employing microelectrode recordings during deep brain stimulation surgery, the researchers discovered that a significant proportion of neurons are responsive to cardiac and respiratory rhythms, highlighting the brain's intricate mechanism for maintaining homeostasis.

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·March 5, 2024·5 min read

Stress Ages You, But Control Can Keep You Young

A recent study reveals that younger adults feel and appear older on days filled with stress, particularly when they perceive their control over life as diminished. This research, involving 107 participants aged 18 to 36, underscores the link between stress, perceived age, and control over one’s life on a daily basis.

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·January 2, 2024·8 min read

Brain Space Abnormalities Tied to Autism Risk and Sleep Problems in Infants

Researchers discovered that infants with abnormally enlarged perivascular spaces in their brains have a 2.2 times higher risk of developing autism. Enlarged perivascular spaces were observed in infants as early as 12 months, with nearly half of diagnosed autistic infants having them by 24 months.

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·December 19, 2023·7 min read

Infant Brain Study Links Enlarged Brain Spaces to Autism Risk

Researchers uncovered a potential early marker for autism in infants: abnormally enlarged perivascular spaces (PVS) in the brain. The study found that infants with enlarged PVS had a 2.2 times greater chance of developing autism compared to those with the same genetic risk.

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·October 19, 2023·5 min read

Post Partum Depression May Have Genetic Roots

Researchers explore the genetic underpinnings of postpartum depression (PPD). Their results reveal that 14% of PPD variability is due to common genetic factors. The study also found that PPD's genetic architecture significantly aligns with other psychiatric and hormonal conditions. GABAergic neurons, specifically in the thalamus and hypothalamus, were identified as key areas for future PPD research.

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·April 11, 2023·4 min read

Scientists Enhance New Neurons to Restore Memory and Elevate Mood in Alzheimer’s Disease

Stimulating the Supramammilary nucleus in the hypothalamus enhanced adult-born neurons in the hippocampus of mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. These modified adult-born neurons restored both cognitive impairments and mood-related disorders associated with Alzheimer's in the mice.