Summary: Materials scientists have developed a “wearable, drug-free” contact lens capable of treating depression by delivering mild electrical signals through the retina. The study demonstrates that these specialized lenses are…
Tag: neuroscience
Genetic Pathways Link Cannabis Use to Psychosis Risk
Summary: New research provides a breakthrough in understanding the biological mechanisms linking Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) and psychosis. By conducting a large-scale genetic meta-analysis, researchers identified over 500 genetic loci…
Map of Brain Histamine System Links Molecule to ADHD and Depression
Summary: Researchers developed the first multiscale map of the brain’s histamine system, spanning from genetics to behavior. While histamine is famously linked to allergies, this study highlights its critical, often-overlooked…
First Real-Time Brain-Controlled Hearing Device
Summary: Researchers provided the first direct evidence that brain-controlled technology can help listeners isolate a single voice in a crowded environment. The study demonstrates a system that acts as a…
Reducing Visceral Fat Protects the Brain for Decades
Summary: A new longitudinal study reveals that the accumulation of visceral fat, the “hidden” fat stored deep within the abdominal cavity, is a primary driver of brain atrophy and cognitive…
Primary Cilium Shapes the Developing Brain
Summary: For decades, the primary cilium was dismissed as a useless evolutionary leftover. However, a new study reveals that this microscopic, antenna-like structure is a critical architect of the brain.…
The “Goldilocks” Choice: Why Older Adults are Turning to Cannabis
Summary: Cannabis use among adults over 60 is the fastest-growing demographic in the U.S., yet their motivations and decision-making processes have largely remained a mystery. A new study reveals that…
Why Regret Loses Its Sting as We Age
Summary: While regret is a universal human experience, how we process it changes significantly over time. New research reveals that older adults report fewer recent regrets than their younger counterparts.…
