
Psychedelic Compound in Ecstasy Moves Closer to Approval to Treat PTSD
A promising treatment that uses MDMA could help people suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder

Psychedelic Compound in Ecstasy Moves Closer to Approval to Treat PTSD
A promising treatment that uses MDMA could help people suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder

Sleep Shrinks the Brain’s Synapses to Make Room for New Learning
The process keeps the attic of your mind well organized


Schizophrenia’s Unyielding Mysteries
Gene studies were supposed to reveal the disorder's roots. That didn't happen. Now scientists are broadening the search

How Gut Bacteria Tell Their Hosts What to Eat
By suppressing or increasing cravings, microbes help the brain decide what foods the body “needs”

Killer Cats Bash Biodiversity

Mystery Memory Loss among Illicit-Drug Users Spurs Health Action
Do 13 cases of amnesia among opioid users suggest a more widespread problem?

North Dakota Is a Laboratory for the Future of Alzheimer’s in America
The state with the second highest death rate has created innovative approaches to assist caregivers

Traces of Genetic Trauma Can Be Tweaked
Trauma can be passed down to offspring due to epigenetic changes in DNA. But positive experiences seem able to correct that. Erika Beras reports.

World Parkinson's Day Puts Spotlight on Condition
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research CEO Todd Sherer, a neuroscientist, talks about the state of Parkinson's disease and research.

Cell Therapy 2.0: Reprogramming the Brain’s Own Cells for Parkinson’s Treatment
In a major breakthrough researchers show it is possible to make dopamine cells from astrocytes, accelerating traditional stem cell procedures and improving disease symptoms

A Rare Success against Alzheimer’s
A gold-standard clinical trial provides evidence that diet, exercise and an active social life can help prevent cognitive decline

Treating Epilepsy’s Toughest Cases
Current medicines fail to relieve seizures in about a third of people with epilepsy. What can be done?