Antibiotics Destroy Memories?
Al Sears, MD, CNS – A study by epidemiologists at Harvard Medical School reveals a crucial link between your gut’s reaction to antibiotics – especially when taken during midlife and…
Promising New Drug Could Slow Progression of ALS
John Jeffay via Israel21c – A chance encounter with an inspiring ALS patient, prompted Alon Ben-Noon to set up NeuroSense Therapeutics, a startup developing a drug combo that aims to slow progression…
Engineered ‘Cat Parasite’ Helps Deliver Drugs to Brain
Yulia Karra via Israel21c – Researchers discover method to penetrate the blood-brain barrier and deliver therapeutic proteins via Toxoplasma gondii. Researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) recently discovered a method to deliver…
Brain Cell Grafts in Monkeys Jump-Start Human Trial for New Parkinson’s Treatment
University of Wisconsin–Madison via Newswise – People with Parkinson’s disease are receiving a new treatment in a clinical trial started after University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists demonstrated the safety and feasibility of…
Low-Dose Ketamine Eases Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms
University of Washington School of Medicine via News-Medical – Drug overdose is the leading cause of injury deaths in young adults in the United States, with fentanyl causing over 70,000 deaths…
New Brain-Computer Interface Allows Man with ALS to ‘Speak’ Again
UC Davis Health via Newswise – Technology developed by UC Davis Health restores interpersonal communication A new brain-computer interface (BCI) developed at UC Davis Health translates brain signals into speech with…
Dad’s Quest to Aid Son Leads to Stroke-Recovery Technology
John Jeffay via Israel21c – BRAIN.Q helmet’s tailored, low-intensity, low-frequency electromagnetic stimulation aims to enhance and accelerate the brain’s recovery after stroke. Yaron Segal has, like many thousands of enterprising Israelis, identified…
Combat Cognitive Decline and Grow New Brain Cells with an Intriguing Mineral
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – At its mildest – which may involve occasional “blanking” on names or temporarily misplacing car keys – it causes embarrassment, annoyance, or minor inconvenience. At…
Breakthrough UC San Diego Brain Recording Device Receives FDA Approval for a Clinical Trial
University of California San Diego via Newswise – The Federal Drug Administration approved a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of an electronic grid that records brain activity during surgery, developed…
Soft, Stretchy ‘Jelly Batteries’ Inspired by Electric Eels
University of Cambridge via EurekAlert! – Researchers have developed soft, stretchable ‘jelly batteries’ that could be used for wearable devices or soft robotics, or even implanted in the brain to deliver…
New Technique Connects Lab-Grown “Neural Organoids” to Resemble Brain Circuits
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo via News-Medical – Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is extremely prevalent among adults, affecting over 800 million individuals worldwide. The idea of growing a…
Artificial Veins Could Boost Success of Organ Transplants
Zachy Hennessey via Israel21c – Bonus Biogroup has developed microscopic biodegradable tubes that run through an engineered transplant organ, supplying a steady flow of blood. Globally, there is a persistent shortage of…
Water Enriched With Hydrogen Molecules Improves Pain in Animal Models
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona via News-Medical – “This treatment can alleviate not only the pain caused by a nerve injury, but also the states of anxiety and depression that accompany…
Eating Blueberries Benefits Mood and Mobility
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – The consumption of berries can enhance “beneficial signaling in the brain.” Plant foods are our primary source of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds,…
How Hard Is It to Stop Antidepressants?
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #435) and blog, I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London Dr. Mark Horowitz on his own experience on psychiatric…
