Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, is being touted as beneficial for many health conditions, ranging from anxiety to […]
The salt-craving neurons: How the appetite for salt is shaped by a taste for sodium
Potato chips, French fries, popcorn — whichever your preference, we all know that salt is a key component of many […]
Implant to better track brain chemical gone rogue after neurotrauma
Your chances of getting a nasty migraine increase following a spinal cord injury, thanks to a chemical messenger in the […]
Phantom limb sensation explained
After a limb amputation, brain areas responsible for movement and sensation alter their functional communication. This is the conclusion of […]
Dengue virus infection may cause severe outcomes following Zika virus infection during pregnancy
Women who have previously been infected with dengue virus may be at risk for increased damage to their fetuses and […]
What does ‘dead’ mean?
Should death be defined in strictly biological terms — as the body’s failure to maintain integrated functioning of respiration, blood […]
Stem cell-derived neurons stop seizures and improve cognitive function: People with untreatable epilepsy may one day have a treatment
About 3.4 million Americans, or 1.2 percent of the population, have active epilepsy. Although the majority respond to medication, between […]
Sequential imaging of Zika-exposed fetuses reveals most have normal brain development: Severe congenital brain abnormalities seen in a small number of Zika-affected pregnancies
Ultrasound (US) imaging performed during pregnancy and after childbirth revealed most Zika-related brain abnormalities experienced by infants exposed to the […]
Brain structure could influence behavior
New research focusing on how brain structure may impact brain activity and ultimately human behavior could one day lead to […]
Mind’s quality control center found in long-ignored brain area: Cerebellum checks and corrects thoughts, movement
The cerebellum can’t get no respect. Located inconveniently on the underside of the brain and initially thought to be limited […]