A synthesized steroid similar to that naturally made by the dogfish shark could help to prevent the build up of alpha synuclein.
Eliminating Collagen 1 production in tumor cells allowed animal models of brain tumors to live longer.
Impaired perception experienced by older people goes hand in hand with a spatial enhancement of brain activity, a new study reports.
Microscopic alterations in white matter may affect how patients with neurological conditions respond to non-invasive electrical brain stimulation.
MDMA shows promise for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Combining the use of Ecstasy with psychotherapy treatments resulted in a reduction of PTSD symptoms after just one session. 54% of the study participants no longer met the PTSD criteria after two sessions. Patients also reported improvements in depression symptoms.
A new study recommends different strategies, including removing digital devices before bedtime and embarking on calming activities to encourage healthy sleep in children and teens.
Ketamine and exposure to 60-hertz flickering light show promise as a potentially new, non-invasive therapy to help rejuvenate the aging brain.
A new study reports that when at rest, neural networks are ready to execute even the simplest of behaviors and movements.
According to a new mathematical model of seizures, only the conductivity of the AMPA receptors in neurons in the temporal lobe significantly change, leading to stronger excitation and synaptic signals.
A new study reports successful memory performance is based on alternating activity states.
Retinal ganglion cell survival following a stroke depends on whether the pathway to the primary visual area remains active. Cells connected to inactive areas of the visual cortex suffer atrophy and degenerate, leading to permanent visual impairment.
A new artificial intelligence algorithm analyses MRI data to accurately predict the age of a brain.
