Neuronal back-up system discovered
Neuronal back-up system discovered: Researchers at MedUni Vienna have discovered that neurons have an emergency back-up system to enable them…
Neurodiversity
Mind-altering microbes: how the microbiome affects brain and behavior
Mind-altering microbes: how the microbiome affects brain and behavior: Elaine Hsiao at TEDxCaltech https://youtu.be/FWT_BLVOASI Elaine Hsiao is a postdoctoral fellow…
New biomarker can predict MS severity
It is essential to assess the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) in order to choose appropriate therapeutic measures, but this…
GOSH: new epilepsy research reveals brain wiring differences
New epilepsy research reveals brain wiring differences: Children with epilepsy have brains that are wired differently from those without the…
Impact of head injuries in children
Head injuries in children linked to reduced brain size and learning difficulties: Traumatic brain injury may lead to reduced brain…
Hair-pulling disorder increased over pandemic
The hair-pulling disorder trichotillomania, has increased threefold during the pandemic, leading mental health clinic Paracelsus Recovery warns. The clinic has…
Brain cell development and risk of schizophrenia
Scientists from Keele and Cardiff Universities have discovered new links between the breakdown in brain cell development and the risk…
Immaturity may influence ADHD diagnosis
Immaturity may influence ADHD diagnosis: Youngest children within their school year are more likely to be treated for ADHD, says…
Developing digital tool for autism families
Western Australian Health funding supports development of new mental health digital tool for autism families: A co-designed digital tool to…
Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
A single MRI scan of the brain could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research by Imperial…