Brain’s Endurance Program: Hypothalamus Remembers Exercise

Summary: We usually think of fitness as something that happens in the muscles, lungs, and heart. However, a new study co-led reveals that the brain actually “programs” our physical endurance.…

Can Deep Brain Stimulation Unlock Treatment-Resistant Depression?

Summary: For approximately 30% of people living with depression, standard medications and therapy simply do not work—a condition known as treatment-resistant depression. Researchers are now investigating Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)…

Nitrous Oxide Unlocks Blood-Brain Barrier for Safer Gene Delivery

Summary: Researchers have discovered that nitrous oxide can safely enhance the delivery of gene therapy to the brain by making the blood-brain barrier (BBB) more permeable when paired with focused…