Summary: As psychedelics gain traction in mental health treatment, questions remain about their long-term effects. A new study followed individuals self-administering psychedelics and found that while some experienced lingering visual…
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Damaged cell ‘trash cans’ may contribute to Parkinson’s disease
VPS13C functions at the ER–endolysosome membrane contact sites. Credit: Nature Cell Biology (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41556-025-01653-6 Scientists have uncovered more than 20 genes whose mutations cause familial forms of Parkinson’s disease.…
A silent threat to brain development and public health
Medication-induced disruption of sterol biosynthesis poses significant risks to brain development and function. Credit: Julio Licinio An editorial published in Brain Medicine raises the alarm about a previously overlooked threat…
Archaeologists find UAE’s first major Iron Age necropolis
The Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi has announced the discovery of the first major Iron Age necropolis in the United Arab Emirates. The necropolis was discovered by…
Using pilocarpine drops post goniotomy may reduce long-term glaucoma medication needs
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Using pilocarpine eye drops following Kahook Dual Blade (KDB) goniotomy surgery may improve clinical outcomes for patients with glaucoma and reduce the need for future medications,…
Using AI to reveal the neural dynamics of human conversation
By combining AI with electrical recordings of brain activity, researchers were able to track the language exchanged during conversations and the corresponding neural activity in different brain regions. Credit: Mass…
Tusi (a mixture of ketamine and other drugs) is on the rise among NYC nightclub attendees, study suggests
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain “Tusi,” also known as “tucibí” or “pink cocaine,” is a drug concoction that emerged in Latin America and Europe within the past decade and is becoming…
Ramses III inscription discovered in Jordan’s Wadi Rum
Jordan’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the discovery of an inscription bearing the seal of Ramses III in the Wadi Rum Reserve, Jordan. Usermaatre Meryamun Ramesses III, the…
Reunion hospital boss urges reinforcements amid chikungunya outbreak
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The head of the hospital service on the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion on Sunday called for medical reinforcements to cope with an epidemic of…
