Summary: Researchers have found that schizophrenia shares genetic risk factors with bipolar disorder and major depression, with these vulnerabilities being more significant in men than in women. This new study…
Tag: neuroscience
Alzheimer’s Drug Faces Scrutiny Over Safety, Efficacy Concerns
Summary: The FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drug donanemab is under scrutiny due to concerns about its effectiveness and safety, according to an investigation. The study highlights multiple patient deaths during trials, design…
Stress Fuels Impulsive Behavior in Response to Boredom
Summary: Research shows a strong link between impulsivity, boredom, and stress, with highly impulsive individuals reacting more to boredom by releasing more of the stress hormone cortisol. This physiological response…
New Brain Stimulation Target Could Treat PTSD
Summary: A new study suggests that neurostimulation targeting specific brain circuits may help treat PTSD in veterans. Researchers found that veterans with damage to brain areas connected to the amygdala,…
Study suggests using neurostimulation therapies on a specific brain circuit could treat PTSD
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital evaluated 193 participants in the Vietnam Head Injury Study with penetrating traumatic brain injury. The team…
Inexpensive drug can prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies, new review says
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Giving women at risk of premature birth a simple magnesium sulfate infusion (or ‘drip’) can prevent their babies from developing cerebral palsy, a recent review has…
Melatonin Receptor is Key to REM Sleep and Memory
Summary: Scientists have identified the melatonin MT1 receptor as a key regulator of REM sleep, crucial for memory, dreaming, and emotional regulation. This discovery may pave the way for targeted…
New models quantify how ‘nociception’ could help improve management of surgical pain
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The degree to which a surgical patient’s subconscious processing of pain, or “nociception,” is properly managed by their anesthesiologist will directly affect the degree of post-operative…
“Sleeping on It” Helps With Rational Decision Making
Summary: A new study reveals that while snap judgments heavily influence decisions made immediately, “sleeping on it” helps people make more rational choices. Researchers found that participants who made instant…
100+ Genes Linked to Anxiety Disorders Identified
Summary: A large-scale genetic study involving over 1 million participants has uncovered more than 100 genes associated with anxiety. Researchers found that these genes contribute to the development of anxiety…
