The absence of the NCX3 gene amplifies pain signals within the spinal cord, a new mouse study reveals. Increasing levels of NCX3 in the spinal cord helped reduce symptoms associated with chronic pain.
Study found no increased risk of developing brain tumors regardless of whether a person was a frequent cell phone user or if they had never used a cell phone before.
Study reveals how the claustrum plays a vital role in how we experience and perceive pain.
Pain could be an under-recognized clinical manifestation for patients with specific autoantibodies that target neural proteins.
Early-life exposure to antibiotics may impact brain signaling pathways associated with social behavior and pain regulation. Young mice treated with antibiotics had reduced expression of receptors that mediate endorphin, oxytocin, and vasopressin signaling in the frontal cortex.
Study explores the wide-ranging, negative effects of social isolation on both psychological and physiological well-being.
During periods where personal choices of activities are constrained, natural mood regulation becomes impaired, resulting in an increased risk of depression.
A new study links the microbiome to personality traits and social behaviors. Those with a larger social network tend to have a more diverse gut microbiome.
Four genetic regions have been identified as playing a role in left-handedness. Three of the four genes were associated with proteins involved in brain development and structure. Neuroimaging revealed those who were left-handed had increased functional connectivity between left and right language networks. Researchers also found correlations between the genetic regions associated with left-handedness and slightly reduced Parkinson's risk, but a slightly increased risk for schizophrenia.
A link has been identified between oxidative stress, which has previously been linked to aging and neurodegeneration, and sleep. Oxidative stress activates neurons that control sleep function. The findings could help in the development of treatments for sleep disorders.
A new study reports cannabis use in teens is associated with a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety as adults.
A new MRI study reveals the neocortex and hippocampus are involved in mediating memory interference.
