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In lieu of animal experiments, researchers from the University of Rochester are using state-of-the-art microchips with human ...

Two researchers received two-year grants from The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. Two researchers at the University of ...

Errors in a gene known to cause a serious neurodevelopmental condition in infants are also linked to the development of ...

Replacing immune cells called microglia holds promise for addressing brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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The growing cannabis legalization has translated into an increased awareness of the plant’s medicinal properties. More people ...

A new gold nanoparticle nasal spray delivers lithium directly to the brain, targeting Alzheimers and bipolar disorder while ...

Xi Zhu studies PTSD, depression, OCD and brain development to uncover markers that could lead to more precise care ...

In the form of a 'nasal spray', tiny gold particles act as carriers, delivering a treatment directly to the brain: developed ...