NEW EVIDENCE THAT CHRONIC STRESS PREDISPOSES BRAIN TO MENTAL ILLNESS
Researchers show chronic stress generates long term changes in the brain. The finding could explain why people suffering from chronic stress are prone to developing additional mental health problems.… READ MORE…
BRAIN CHEMICAL RATIOS HELP PREDICT DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IN PRETERM INFANTS
A new study identifies a possible biomarker for predicting whether preterm infants are at risk for developing motor developmental problems.… READ MORE…
EXPERIMENTAL DRUG REDUCES BRAIN DAMAGE IN RODENTS
An experimental drug appears to reduce brain damage, improve motor skills and eliminate hemorrhaging in older stroke afflicted rodents.… READ MORE…
RESEARCH ATTRIBUTES HIGH RATES OF SMOKING AMONG MENTALLY ILL TO ADDICTION VULNERABILITY
New research indicates mental illness could make the brain more susceptible to smoking and nicotine addiction. … READ MORE…
MENTAL FOG WITH TAMOXIFEN IS REAL, SCIENTISTS FIND POSSIBLE ANTIDOTE
Researchers confirm the mental fogginess produced as a result of taking the cancer drug tamoxifen, is real. They have also discovered an existing drug compound which appears to counteract the effects of this medication.… READ MORE…
SUDDEN DECLINE IN TESTOSTERONE MAY CAUSE PARKINSON’S DISEASE SYMPTOMS IN MEN
A sudden drop in testosterone levels, as a result of castration, caused persistent Parkinson’s like symptoms in male mice, a recent study suggests.… READ MORE…
ROBOT MOM WOULD BEAT ROBOT BUTLER IN POPULARITY CONTEST
Researchers discover people express more positive feelings towards a robot that would take care of them than a robot which needed their care.… READ MORE…
PRE-EXISTING SYMPTOMS OF INSOMNIA LINKED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PTSD AND OTHER MENTAL DISORDERS, FOLLOWING MILITARY DEPLOYMENT
A new study shows members of the military who have trouble sleeping prior to deployment are at greater risk of developing PTSD when they return home.… READ MORE…
GENES INVOLVED IN BIRTH DEFECTS COULD LEAD TO MENTAL ILLNESS
Mutations of the Dact1 gene, which leads to major birth defects, may also cause subtle disruptions in the brain which contribute to the development of psychiatric disorders, according to new research.… READ MORE…
FETAL NEUROMATURATION ASSOCIATED WITH MOTHER’S EXPOSURE TO DDT AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS
Researchers discover a mother’s higher exposure to some common environmental contaminants are associated with more vigorous and frequent motor activity. The results show the fetus is susceptible to environmental exposure and this can be detected by measuring fetal neurobehavior.… READ MORE…
CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS CONTROL BODY’S RESPONSE TO INTESTINAL INFECTIONS
Researchers discover circadian rhythms can boost the body’s ability to fight intestinal infections such as salmonella.… READ MORE…
SCIENTISTS DEVELOP WORM EEG TO TEST THE EFFECTS OF DRUGS
Researchers have developed a device which records the brain activity of worms in order to test the effects of drugs.… READ MORE…