Single Dose of Magic Mushroom Psychedelic Can Cause Anatomical Brain Changes
A new study finds that a single dose of psilocybin-containing magic mushrooms can cause measurable anatomical changes in the brain.
Neuroscience
Single Dose of Psilocybin Induces Lasting Brain Changes, New Study Finds
A new study found that a single dose of psilocybin can induce lasting anatomical changes in the brain, advancing the case for psychedelic therapy.
Alzheimer's Breakthrough: Blocking a Single Protein Restores Memory in Mice
Scientists discover that blocking or boosting a single key protein can help the brain fight Alzheimer’s disease, successfully restoring memory and learning abilities in mice with advanced Alzheimer’s, opening a new direction for treatment.
Brain Scans Reveal 3 ADHD Subtypes, Including a More Extreme Form
A groundbreaking brain scan study has identified three distinct neurological subtypes of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including a more severe extreme form, opening new pathways for precision diagnosis and personalized treatment.
Scientists Restore Memory in Alzheimer's Mice by Blocking a Single Protein
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory discover that blocking the PTP1B protein improves learning and memory in an Alzheimer’s mouse model, while helping brain immune cells clear harmful amyloid-β plaques.
Scientists Create First-Ever 'Smell Map' of Human Nasal Olfactory Receptors
Scientists have successfully created the first ‘smell map’ of olfactory receptors in the human nasal cavity, revealing the molecular mechanisms by which humans perceive and distinguish tens of thousands of different odors.
MIT Scientists Transform Chaotic Laser Light into Powerful Brain Imaging Tool
MIT researchers have developed a self-organizing pencil beam laser technology that converts chaotic laser light into a high-precision brain imaging tool, opening new pathways for targeted neurological disease treatment.
Ohio State Research: Children May Be Born with Two Complex Cognitive Functions Already Established
New research from Ohio State University suggests that human infants may already possess two complex cognitive functions at birth, challenging traditional developmental psychology views that these abilities are acquired through experience.