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Scientists discovered a specific brain region causing bipolar disorder symptoms, opening the door to better treatments for millions who struggle with current medications. This breakthrough could transform how we diagnose and treat a condition affecting 1 in 100 people worldwide.
Scientists used a precise gene-editing tool to fix a rare brain disorder in mice, reversing learning problems and behavioral issues after birth. The breakthrough suggests that genetic brain damage might not be permanent, offering new hope for treating neurodevelopmental 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.
Canadian researchers developed a quick three-question assessment that helps doctors distinguish between apathy and depression in patients, leading to faster diagnoses of brain disorders like Parkinson's and dementia. The breakthrough could help millions avoid misdiagnosis and receive proper treatment sooner.
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.
Thousands of people with functional neurological disorder face real, debilitating symptoms that don't show up on standard tests—leaving many told "it's all in your head." A new multidisciplinary clinic is finally giving patients answers, treatment, and something many lost along the way: hope.
Scientists discovered a therapy that helps brain cells bypass genetic damage instead of fixing it, opening new hope for treating conditions like schizophrenia and autism. The approach works like taking a detour around fallen trees rather than clearing the original road.
Britain's new research agency is funding 19 teams developing precision brain treatments using ultrasound and other non-invasive technologies. The goal is to help millions suffering from epilepsy, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's without opening up the skull.
A groundbreaking treatment for SYNGAP1, a rare genetic disease causing seizures and developmental delays, has entered human trials for the first time. The therapy aims to restore a crucial brain protein that 1,800 identified patients worldwide currently lack.
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.
The FDA approved leucovorin for cerebral folate deficiency, a rare genetic brain disorder affecting fewer than one in a million people. The decision brings clarity after months of confusion about the drug's potential uses.
Researchers at Duke University developed a precision tool that creates new electrical pathways between specific neurons, offering hope for treating brain disorders caused by damaged circuits. The technology successfully changed behavior in lab tests and could one day replace long-term medications.
Scientists discovered that neurons in the wrong place can take over essential brain functions, challenging everything we thought about how the brain works. This breakthrough could transform treatments for brain injuries and developmental disorders.
A groundbreaking AI model trained on nearly 50,000 brain scans can now detect multiple conditions—from Alzheimer's to autism—with remarkable accuracy, needing up to 10 times less training data than traditional models. This free, open-source tool is already helping researchers worldwide unlock hidden clues in everyday medical scans.
Researchers discovered a drainage network inside protective brain layers that slowly removes waste, changing how we understand brain health. This breakthrough could lead to better treatments for Alzheimer's and other brain disorders.
Scientists discovered that brain signals researchers have relied on for decades may have been misleading them, opening new paths to treat tremors, dystonia, and ataxia. This breakthrough could transform how millions of people with movement disorders receive treatment.
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.
Scientists can now identify the brain's language network even when you're not speaking, reading, or listening—a breakthrough that could revolutionize treatment for speech disorders and brain injuries. The discovery came from analyzing nearly 2,000 brain scans across 1,199 people.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins discovered that a "dormant" brain protein is actually a powerful switch that could lead to new treatments for anxiety, schizophrenia, and movement disorders. The breakthrough reveals how these mysterious proteins actively control how brain cells communicate.
After decades of studying how the brain works, researchers say they're finally ready to start fixing it when disease strikes. A new $400 million initiative will use genetic therapies to tackle Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other devastating brain disorders.
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