Researchers have identified which neurons are responsible for cocaine-seeking behaviors in rodents and where these neurons exert their effects within…
Google research shows how AI can make ophthalmologists more effective
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, diagnosing disease faster and potentially with greater accuracy than physicians, some have suggested that…
Breastfeeding can erase effects of prenatal violence for newborns
Researchers found that breastfeeding through the first six weeks of life acts as a protective factor, effectively negating the risk…
Healthy fats improve nerve function in obese mice
Swapping dietary saturated fats for monounsaturated fats reverses nerve damage and restores nerve function in male mice, finds new preclinical…
Evidence for ancient magnetic sense in humans
The human brain can unconsciously respond to changes in Earth’s magnetic fields, according to a team of geoscientists and neurobiologists.…
Protective antibodies also found in premature babies
Even premature babies carry anti-viral antibodies transferred from the mother, researchers report in a paper on maternal antibodies in newborns.…
Common treatment for multiple sclerosis may prolong life
Researchers have found that a widely prescribed drug for multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with longer survival for patients.
Zika study may ‘supercharge’ vaccine research
Scientists looking at the genetics of Zika virus have found a way to fast-track research which could lead to new…
Fast-acting psychedelic associated with improvements in depression/anxiety
Researchers have discovered that use of the synthetic psychedelic 5-methocy-N,-N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT) appears to be associated with unintended improvements in self-reported…
Surgery using ultrasound energy found to treat high blood pressure
A one-off operation that targets the nerves connected to the kidney has been found to maintain reduced blood pressure in…