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A groundbreaking study identifies specific factors that could help millions of children thrive, pointing toward simple solutions like better sleep and less stress. Researchers now know exactly where to focus efforts to support healthy brain development.
Scientists are using tiny lab-grown brain models called organoids to solve mysteries about how our incredible brains develop. These breakthrough tools could lead to new treatments for autism, schizophrenia, and other brain conditions.
Scientists at University of Rochester developed a gene therapy that uses the brain's natural cleaning system to deliver treatments throughout the brain, avoiding one of medicine's toughest obstacles. The breakthrough could transform treatment for multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, and rare childhood brain disorders.
Scientists discovered that a childhood spent with Pokémon actually changed how our brains are organized, offering a rare window into how shared experiences shape neural development. The beloved franchise has become an unexpected gift to neuroscience research. ##
Scientists discovered that prenatal estrogen, reflected in finger length ratios, may have driven human brain evolution. The surprising finding explains why boys exposed to higher estrogen levels before birth develop larger heads and brains.
Children whose mothers experienced disaster stress during pregnancy show healthier brain activity when they learn strong everyday skills in their early years. New research offers hope that simple early interventions could protect developing brains.
A team at Indiana University is creating a groundbreaking model that could replace invasive brain surgery for 800,000 Americans with a treatable but often misdiagnosed condition. Their work offers hope for a simple drug therapy instead of permanent shunts.
Scientists discovered that digital brain models work better when brain regions compete for resources, just like in real life. This breakthrough could revolutionize personalized medicine and help more treatments succeed in human trials.
Scientists discovered baby teeth act like tree rings, recording exactly when developing brains are most vulnerable to common metals in the environment. The breakthrough could help parents protect their children during critical growth periods.
After decades of studying how the brain works, scientists at Seattle's Allen Institute are launching a major effort to develop genetic therapies for previously untreatable brain diseases. The breakthrough comes from mapping millions of brain cells and understanding exactly which neurons fail in conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's.
International researchers discovered how to engineer tiny medicine carriers that trick the body's own blood proteins into safely delivering drugs past the brain's protective barrier. This breakthrough could transform treatment for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and deadly brain cancers.
After 20 years of groundbreaking brain research, a powerhouse science team is pivoting to develop gene therapies for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Their expertise could unlock new treatments for millions living with brain diseases.
Scientists discovered why some people with Alzheimer's brain changes never develop dementia, pointing to a crucial shift in the brain's immune cells. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that boost the brain's natural defenses instead of just removing plaques.
Scientists cracked the code on why aggressive brain tumors strike only young children, opening doors to new treatments. The breakthrough reveals how cancer hijacks normal brain development in ways doctors can now target.
Researchers discovered brain cells may organize themselves using a surprisingly simple rule: stick close to your cellular relatives. This breakthrough could help explain how a single cell transforms into a functioning human brain.
Engineers are developing the first global safety standard for consumer brain-reading devices like smart headbands and glasses. The guidelines will protect users' mental privacy and ensure these popular wellness gadgets are developed responsibly.
A Virginia high school senior is first author on groundbreaking research using hydrogel "brain phantoms" to measure traumatic brain injury forces without animal testing. The lab's artificial rat brains, made from materials similar to Jell-O, could revolutionize how researchers study concussions and brain trauma.
Virginia Tech researchers discovered a therapy that helps brain cells bypass genetic damage rather than repair it, opening new doors for treating conditions linked to schizophrenia and autism. The experimental treatment restored healthy brain development in mice by taking an alternate cellular route.
Scientists analyzed over 500 brain scans and discovered that five different psychedelic drugs create remarkably similar patterns of brain activity. This breakthrough could speed up the development of new mental health treatments for depression, anxiety, and addiction.
Scientists have developed a gene therapy that completely eliminated aggressive brain tumors in 83% of animal trials, with no recurrence over 11 months. The breakthrough treatment for glioblastoma, the deadliest brain cancer, uses a "Trojan horse" approach that kills cancer cells while training the immune system to fight back.
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