Top Brain News
Brain Health
MIT scientists manipulate brain circuits, reverse Parkinson’s symptoms in mice
New preclinical drug could potentially fight mental health disorders, brain injuries, and even cancer
Digital mandala coloring offers new way to achieve mindfulness, improve brain health
Bone density scan can reveal if patients at increased risk of developing late-life dementia
ALS could be linked to both immune and central nervous systems, study shows
Neural Interfaces
Paralyzed man feeds himself for first time in 30 years with mind-controlled robotic arms
Device linking brain, computer, and body offers solutions for patients with limited mobility
Study unlocks map-forming method for utilization of neural interfaces, other brain-mimicking tech
Brain-computer technology uses ‘internal’ speech to help those unable to speak at all
MIT neuroscientists develop neural computer model that can locate sounds as well as the human brain
Neurostimulation
Neural network responsible for tic disorders, scientists discover
Breakthrough study shows how neurostimulation treatment changes brain in depression patients
Pilot study suggests device reduces autism symptoms in young children
MRI scans discover one key brain region that’s bigger among psychopaths
Zapping the habit: Brain stimulation helps smokers finally quit for good
Psychedelic Medicine
Far-out claims? Microdosing LSD won’t lead to improved mental health, study concludes
Ketamine dubbed the ‘speedster’ of antidepressants for its ability to bring relief almost immediately
How do psychedelics affect consciousness?
Major study adds to evidence that microdosing psychedelics significantly reduces symptoms of depression, anxiety
Psychedelic-like ‘wonder drug’ that doesn’t cause hallucinations could treat mental health disorders
Latest News
NYU study suggests new origins of Alzheimer’s disease brain damage, challenging everything already knownJuly 1, 2022
Handgrip strength in adolescents linked to psychosis, study showsJune 30, 2022
Scientists discover how neurons in the face, throat cause feeding disordersJune 30, 2022
MIT scientists manipulate brain circuits, reverse Parkinson’s symptoms in miceJune 30, 2022
Harvard scientists unlock clues behind deep sleep, opening door to breakthrough treatmentsJune 29, 2022
New preclinical drug could potentially fight mental health disorders, brain injuries, and even cancerJune 29, 2022
Can scientists stop obesity? Researchers discover signal pathway in brain that controls food intakeJune 29, 2022
Digital mandala coloring offers new way to achieve mindfulness, improve brain healthJune 29, 2022
Why do people have such distrust of others with different views? It’s all due to ‘naive realism’June 28, 2022
