Histamine could be a key player in depression
Histamine could be a key player in depression, according to study in mice. Bodily inflammation dampens levels of a 'feel-good molecule'…
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Epilepsy: New research enables better treatment
Scientists have discovered that the way in which neurons are connected within regions of the brain, can be a better…
Functional changes that regular coffee drinking has on the brain
A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry and sponsored by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC), provides unique insights into the functional and…
Myelin: one of the major factors of age-related brain deterioration
A new study led by the University of Portsmouth has identified that one of the major factors of age-related brain…
Monday 22 February is World Encephalitis Day
World Encephalitis Day is the global awareness day for people who have been directly or indirectly affected by encephalitis. Founded by…
Brain Moves: The Body-Brain Connection | Mary Mollway | TEDxTemecula
https://youtu.be/Hv2AsVskfho Your ability to move, learn, and interact with the world is dependent upon movement. Learn how your DNA actually…
Transcranial direct current stimulation is a safe treatment
Transcranial direct current stimulation, tDCS, is a promising treatment for conditions such as depression and addictive disorders. New evidence on…
Camelford: Britain’s Forgotten Aluminium Scandal
Last year was the 30th anniversary of Britain’s most infamous pollution event when 20 tonnes of aluminium sulphate were inadvertently…
Wesleyan RSM Trainee of the Year finalist: Dr Peter Jenkins
On Thursday 17 January five young doctors, including Dr Peter Jenkins, will compete for the coveted title of Wesleyan RSM…
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Dame Stephanie Shirley discusses her experiences of CDD (Childhood Disintegrative Disorder). When my son Giles was about 2½ years old, it…
Rocket game can help control schizophrenia
For the first time, new research shows people with schizophrenia can train themselves to control brain regions linked to verbal…
Red meat and the size of our brains
Many evolutionary biologists believe that a diet rich in red meat eaten by our ancestors was responsible for the dramatic…