Neuroscience
Read the latest articles about newly released neuroscience research and advances in experimental techniques. Topics include research news in neuroscience, neurology, psychology, brain science and cognitive sciences.
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SEP 30, 2024Neuroscience
Semaglutide, sold as Wegovy and Ozempic, may reduce opioid overdoses in people with opioid-use disorder and type 2 diabe ... -
SEP 30, 2024Neuroscience
A knitted beanie hat fitted with electrodes enables researchers to conduct EEG scans on cats while awake.
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SEP 29, 2024Neuroscience
A new study found that people who are politically conservative have a slightly larger amygdala than progressives.
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SEP 27, 2024Clinical & Molecular DX
Scientists have identified several new genetic mutations linked to a rare neurodegenerative disease called CSF1R-related ...
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SEP 26, 2024Cannabis Sciences
A new study investigated the reasons for increased cannabis use during the pandemic. Managing declines in mental health ...
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SEP 25, 2024Cannabis Sciences
A recent literature review found that cannabidiol (CBD) may hold promise for treating various neurocognitive conditions.
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SEP 24, 2024Drug Discovery & Development
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) targeting areas of the brain connected to the amygdala may reduce symptoms of PT ...
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SEP 23, 2024Neuroscience
Playing the video game Tetris can significantly reduce a hallmark symptom of PTSD- unpleasant and intrusive memories of ...
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SEP 23, 2024Neuroscience
Children born during the COVID-19 pandemic are no more likely than unexposed and pre-pandemic children to screen positiv ...
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SEP 22, 2024Neuroscience
A class of drugs used to treat diabetes has been linked to a 20% lower risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease.
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SEP 22, 2024Clinical & Molecular DX
There are millions of people around the world who deal with chronic itching with no clear cause, or chronic pruritus of ...
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SEP 19, 2024Cannabis Sciences
Drug overdoses involving illegal opioids, hallucinogens, stimulants, and sedative psychotropic medications rose by 356% ...
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SEP 19, 2024Cannabis Sciences
A new poll shows that 21% of people aged 50 years and up used cannabis in the last year, with 12% taking the substance a ...
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SEP 19, 2024Cannabis Sciences
A review published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found a slight increase in the risk of Attention ...
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SEP 18, 2024Neuroscience
A study published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol found that long-term cannabis users experience interfered ...
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SEP 17, 2024Drug Discovery & Development
The connection between sleep patterns and chronic diseases has been an area of increasing interest, particularly as wear ...
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SEP 16, 2024Neuroscience
Engaging in multiple types of memory training exercises- as opposed to repetitive tasks- helps older adults improve thei ...
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SEP 16, 2024Neuroscience
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging in adolescents. The effect was three times as strong in females than in ma ...
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SEP 15, 2024Neuroscience
High doses of amphetamine-based medications for ADHD, like Adderall, are linked to an over five times higher risk of psy ...
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SEP 12, 2024Cannabis Sciences
A new study reports that daily use of cannabidiol (CBD) extends lifespan and improves symptoms of Leigh syndrome in both ...
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SEP 12, 2024Cannabis Sciences
People with cannabis use disorder (CUD) report more sleep problems than those without, and their disrupted sleep may aff ...
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SEP 11, 2024Cardiology
Using a screen in bed may negatively impact your sleep.
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SEP 10, 2024Genetics & Genomics
The neurodevelomental disease Rett syndrome is usually caused by mutations in a gene called MECP2, which is located on t ...
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SEP 10, 2024Health & Medicine
A study published in ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science indicated that long-term THC treatment can initially e ...
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SEP 09, 2024Neuroscience
A new study suggests that molecular mechanisms triggered by low-dose carbon monoxide (CO) could slow the progression of ...
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SEP 09, 2024Neuroscience
Alzheimer's patients with high levels of tau and amyloid-beta experience faster cognitive decline.
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SEP 09, 2024Clinical & Molecular DX
Dopamine is a signaling molecule or neurotransmitter that is known to help control emotions. Dopamine levels are also a ...
