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Brain connectivity patterns differ in infants at familial risk for autism

A study has found distinct brain connectivity patterns in six-week-old infants at risk for developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Flicker stimulation shines in clinical trial for epilepsy

Researcher leads a new clinical trial testing her flicker technology on patients with epilepsy.

One in two children with ADHD experience emotional problems

Scientists have shown that problems regulating emotions — which can manifest as depression, anxiety and explosive outbursts — may be a core symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

From ripples to daydreams: The brain activity behind mind wandering

Researchers have found that a specific pattern of brain activity, known as ‘sharp-wave ripples,’ is associated with thoughts that wander from the present situation. This activity begins in the hippocampus, a crucial brain region for memory formation an…

Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders

New research has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Study models how ketamine’s molecular action leads to its effects on the brain

New research addresses a gap in understanding how ketamine’s impact on individual neurons leads to pervasive and profound changes in brain network function.

Cortex’s self-organizing abilities in neural development

Researchers have investigated how highly organized patterns of neural activity emerge during development.

New method to reveal what drives brain diseases

The brain is often referred to as a ‘black box’– one that’s difficult to peer inside and determine what’s happening at any given moment. This is part of the reason why it’s difficult to understand the complex interplay of molecules, cells and genes th…

Exercise spurs neuron growth and rewires the brain, helping mice forget traumatic and addictive memories

Researchers have found that increased neuron formation and the subsequent rewiring of neural circuits in the hippocampus through exercise or genetic manipulation helps mice forget traumatic or drug-associated memories. The findings could offer a new ap…

Brain ‘assembloids’ mimic human blood-brain barrier

Major advance promises to accelerate the understanding and improved treatment of a wide range of brain disorders, including stroke, cerebral vascular disorders, brain cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other neuro…