
Learning and Brain Activity Are Boosted by a Dose of a Small-Molecule Compound
In people, a molecule called d-cycloserine improved test performance and strengthened brain cell connections

Learning and Brain Activity Are Boosted by a Dose of a Small-Molecule Compound
In people, a molecule called d-cycloserine improved test performance and strengthened brain cell connections

Marijuana Madness: Hopped-Up Weed May Pose Risks for Users
Preliminary studies reveal harmful effects of highly potent cannabis, but causal links remain unclear

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Brain Study Seeks Roots of Suicide
A clinical trial will look at the neurological structure and function of people who have attempted suicide

New Nerve Drugs May Finally Prevent Migraine Headaches
The cause of migraine headaches has eluded scientists for centuries. Now a theory blaming one nerve has led to drugs that prevent attacks

Pay Attention! New "Brain Fingerprints" Predict Your Ability to Focus
Patterns of brain activity can forecast your concentration levels, and may even help diagnose ADHD

Early Lead Exposure Linked to Sleep Problems
Long-term study of children ties exposure to sleep disorders later in life

How a Neurotoxin in Crabs Causes Brain Damage
High levels of domoic acid in Dungeness and rock crabs has led to a fishing ban by the California Fish and Game Commission

2 Companies Seek FDA Approval for Brain Games to Treat ADHD
Interactive games show some success in small, preliminary studies, but scientists have reservations

Missing Link Found between the Brain and Immune System
The discovery may help explain some long-standing mysteries about neurological disease

Pharma Watch: The Promise of Alzheimer's Drugs Revived
New data shows monoclonal antibodies may indeed slow the disease when given early

A Brain Surgery Revolution: Using Sound Instead of Scalpels
Doctors can now operate deep within the brain using focused ultrasound, ushering in a new era of faster, safer incision-free procedures

With Age Comes Happiness: Here's Why
New research is unraveling how and why the elderly “choose happiness”