Using human stem cells to model a severe epilepsy syndrome and identify a potential targeted treatment

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Mutations in the SCN3A gene cause a spectrum of neurological conditions collectively referred to as SCN3A-related neurodevelopmental disorders, which includes different types of epilepsy and brain…

Used Coffee Grounds Hold Potential Key to Treating Neurodegenerative Diseases

Summary: Researchers found that Carbon Quantum Dots (CACQDs) derived from used coffee grounds could protect brain cells from damage caused by neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. CACQDs showed neuroprotective…

Babies as young as four months show signs of self-awareness: Study

Baby wearing EEG cap for the study. Pictured with parent. Credit: University of Birmingham. Babies as young as four months old can make sense of how their bodies interact with…

New treatment modality may reduce obesity in schizophrenia patients

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In individuals with schizophrenia, accelerated continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) seems promising for treating obesity, according to a study published online Oct. 31 in Schizophrenia Bulletin.…

Cheap medicines found to prevent migraine as effectively as expensive ones

Duration of migraine preventive treatment by drug group. (a) Proportion of patients still on preventive migraine therapy after 90, 180, 270, and 360 days and proportion of patients still on each…

TV Quiz Shows Shed Light on Human Physiology Under Stress

Summary: Cognitive scientists used the British TV show “Mastermind” to study human physiology under high-stress conditions, impossible to replicate in a lab. Analyzing contestants’ blinking patterns, the researchers gained insights…

Alzheimer’s Affects Brain Networks Beyond Memory

Summary: Researchers discovered that Alzheimer’s-related changes in brain networks extend beyond memory and attention, impacting sensory and motor circuits. These findings challenge previous assumptions about Alzheimer’s effects. The study suggests…

Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Impacts Child Mental Health

Summary: Research reveals that children of mothers experiencing high stress, anxiety, or depression during pregnancy may have a greater risk of mental health and behavior issues throughout childhood and adolescence.…

How Others’ Perspectives Shape Our Thoughts

Summary: Researchers explored the subtle influence of others’ perspectives on human thinking. In a study involving 234 participants, they used blindfolds to examine whether people process the viewpoint of others…

Magicians Defy Creative Mental Health Trends

Summary: A new study reveals that magicians are less likely to face mental health challenges compared to other creative individuals like musicians and comedians. While creativity has often been linked…