NeuroscienceMay 3, 2017
Scientists Surprised to Find No Two Neurons Are Genetically Alike
The genetic makeup of any given brain cell differs from all others. That realization may provide clues to a range of psychiatric diseases
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Mental HealthMay 1, 2017
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
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NeurologyMay 1, 2017
Sleep Shrinks the Brain’s Synapses to Make Room for New Learning
The process keeps the attic of your mind well organized
CognitionMay 1, 2017
Contacting Stranded Minds
Brain imaging can establish a two-way lifeline to some severely brain-damaged patients
NeuroscienceMay 1, 2017
Schizophrenia’s Unyielding Mysteries
Gene studies were supposed to reveal the disorder's roots. That didn't happen. Now scientists are broadening the search
NeuroscienceApril 25, 2017
How Gut Bacteria Tell Their Hosts What to Eat
By suppressing or increasing cravings, microbes help the brain decide what foods the body “needs”
PolicyApril 24, 2017
Killer Cats Bash Biodiversity
Conservation biologist Peter Marra talks with journalist Rene Ebersole about the threat of outdoor cats to wild animals and to human health. Marra is the co-author, with writer Chris Santella, of the book Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer.
NeurologyApril 19, 2017
Mystery Memory Loss among Illicit-Drug Users Spurs Health Action
Do 13 cases of amnesia among opioid users suggest a more widespread problem?
NeurologyApril 18, 2017
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
Mental HealthApril 15, 2017
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.
NeuroscienceApril 11, 2017
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.
NeuroscienceApril 10, 2017
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