Researchers look at the history of hypnotism in the United States and why the power of suggestion still works on people today. Read More
Upstream reciprocity, or generosity, can be seen in children as young as four years of age. At age three, 80% of children do not want to share, but at age four, 60% of children are happy to share with others. Read More
Researchers report memantine, an FDA approved drug, may not only alleviate symptoms of mild Alzheimer's disease, but could also prevent progression of the disease if used before symptoms appear. Read More
A new small scale study reveals the antidepressant fluvoxamine may be a new tool in the fight against COVID-19. Researchers report fluvoxamine reduced the severity of coronavirus symptoms and hospitalizations. Read More
A baby's first breath triggers a signaling system in the brainstem that helps support early breathing. The findings shed light on how problems with this neuropeptide system can increase the risk of SIDS. Read More
Study identifies AIM1 inflammasomes as crucial players in the development of a properly formed central nervous system by removing genetically compromised cells. The findings shed light on neurodevelopmental dysfunctions which occur and give rise to behavioral related disorders. Read More
Researchers have discovered lymphatic vessels carry previously unknown messages from the brain to the immune system that triggers multiple sclerosis. Blocking the messages may provide new treatment options for the disease. Read More
A pioneering ultrasound treatment could help treat hypothalamic hamartomas, a rare, benign mass in the brain that can cause epilepsy symptoms and unintentional giggling seizures. Read More
Astrocytes hijack microglia for the benefit of tumor growth in medulloblastoma, causing the microglia to produce IGF1. The findings could aid in the development of new treatments for a range of cancers. Read More
Focused ultrasound treatments show promise in the fight against glioblastoma brain cancer. Sonodynamic therapy may also help treat other difficult-to-treat cancers. Read More
Non-invasive focused ultrasound appears to be beneficial in the treatment of Parkinson's disease for patients whose symptoms are poorly controlled by traditional medications. Read More
An oncogene believed to be responsible for glioblastoma brain cancer has been identified. AVIL, a gene that normally helps cells to maintain their shape and size, can shift into overdrive, causing cancer cells to form and spread. Blocking the gene's activity completely destroyed glioblastoma cancer cells in mouse models, but did not have any effect on healthy cells. The findings provide potential new treatment avenues for the deadly brain cancer. Read More
