Brain’s characteristic wrinkled surface is generally an indicator of higher cognitive function, but too much folding can produce the opposite effect
International collaboration uncovers mosaicism, a condition in which cells within the same person have a different genetic makeup, as a cause for pediatric seizures
Using innovative recording technology, researchers show organoids respond to external sensory stimuli
Yale researcher discusses the recent FDA approval of a new Alzheimer's disease treatment.
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a common disorder characterized by uncontrollable motor or vocal tics that manifests in childhood and can interfere with school performance, relationships, and quality of life.
Anew open-source software package called cancereffectsizeR developed by the Townsend Lab greatly improves the ability of data scientists and clinical analysts to pinpoint specific genetic mutations that drive cancer.
Millions of family caregivers provide essential emotional, physical, and social care to people living with dementia.
Experiencing abuse or neglect as a child can cause multiple mental health problems, finds a new study led by UCL researchers,
A recent study finds that families with separated parents provide less financial and emotional support to their adult children.
It’s well established that experiencing stress can hurt our physical health.
Using innovative recording technology, researchers show organoids respond to external sensory stimuli
Language function and the psychosocial wellbeing of patients and their families can be promoted with singing-based rehabilitation. Group intervention provides opportunities for peer support while being simultaneously cost effective.
Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE) mimics Alzheimer’s, but it’s a different disease and very hard to differentiate; new findings suggest a possible clue
Cells within neurons discovered to take ‘pro-survival’ steps to reduce brain tissue injury
By directly targeting RNA, UC San Diego researchers were able to eliminate toxic protein buildup that causes the progressive neurodegenerative condition while not significantly disrupting other human genes
An international research team is looking for systematic evidence of linkages between changes in art-making and disorders of the central nervous system.
No amount of alcohol consumption is safe for a developing fetus; a new study presents in molecular detail how alcohol harms growth and functioning of developing brain organoids
How rich or poor young people think they are compared to their friendship group is linked to wellbeing and even bullying during the shift between childhood and teenage years.
Findings show high-dose thiamine and biotin treatments can restore normal processes
UCI MIND survey finds media coverage swayed clinical trial volunteers