Category: Psychology
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MIT researchers map how focused ultrasound could test the brain circuits behind consciousness
MIT researchers say transcranial focused ultrasound could help test which deep brain circuits cause conscious perception, moving beyond correlation studies.
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Parkinson’s trial explores iPSC brain cell implants to restore dopamine and movement
A small Phase 1 Parkinson’s trial is testing iPSC-derived brain cell implants to restore dopamine and improve movement, with safety tracked for up to five…
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Cambridge study links menopause to grey matter decline, raising new questions about HRT and brain health
Menopause may be associated with measurable changes in brain structure, alongside higher rates of anxiety, depression and sleep disruption, according to new…
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Why astringent flavanols in cocoa and berries may help trigger brain activity
New research suggests the astringent taste of flavanols in cocoa and berries may signal the brain via sensory nerves, influencing alertness and memory.
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Parkinson’s Study Points to SCAN Brain Network as a New Treatment Target, With Early Gains From Non-Invasive Stimulation
A new Nature study links Parkinson’s to the SCAN brain network and reports early, small-trial gains from precisely targeted non-invasive stimulation.
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Late-life depression could precede Parkinson’s or Lewy body dementia, Danish study suggests
A Danish registry study suggests late-life depression may precede Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia, supporting closer screening and follow-up.
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AI study finds stroke may make the opposite brain hemisphere look younger, offering new clues on recovery
When a stroke damages brain tissue along an important movement pathway, the injured side of the brain may show faster aging (red), while parts of the opposite…
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PET brain scans map ketamine’s rapid antidepressant effect, pointing to a potential biomarker for treatment-resistant depression
PET imaging study maps AMPA receptor changes after ketamine in treatment-resistant depression, linking brain shifts to symptom relief and hinting at a…
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Study links early depression to brain cell energy changes, hinting at a future blood test
New research suggests major depressive disorder may be tied to early disruptions in how cells generate and manage energy, a finding that could eventually…
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Microplastics and the brain: Researchers map possible links to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
A new scientific review outlines how microplastics could affect the brain via inflammation, barrier disruption and energy loss, raising questions about…