Month: November 2022

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have discovered that the neurotransmitter adenosine effectively acts as a brake to dopamine,

A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) was once only possible after someone had died, but recent biomarker studies have

In recent years, many roboticists and psychologists have been assessing the value of social robots as companions and assistants for

In Alzheimer’s disease, the degeneration of brain cells is linked to formation of toxic protein aggregates and deposits known as

Exposure to indoor household pollution has been linked to poor pregnancy outcomes for women in low- and middle-income countries in

Neurotechnology—the combination of neuroscience and technology—has the potential to both “decode” and shape brain activity, with important implications for future

Research in humans and animal models points to potential biological and genetic mechanisms contributing to the diversity of behaviors seen

The community of microorganisms living in the human gut, known as the gut microbiome, is increasingly recognized as playing a

Pregnancy and birthing have profound, often long-lasting, effects on brain physiology, mood and behavior. New findings on the neurobiology of

More profoundly than previously believed, the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, can impact the brain for months after infection. The