“This study suggests that immunologic activation may be the connection between maternal infection to epigenetic changes that produce lasting changes in brain development,” said Editor of Biological Psychiatry
Tag: Neuro
ayahuasca brew stimulates generation of human neural cells
“Our results demonstrate that harmine is able to generate new human neural cells, similarly to the effects of classical antidepressant drugs, which frequently are followed by diverse side effects.”
Rhythm of breathing affects memory and fear
“Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered for the first time that the rhythm of breathing creates electrical activity in the human brain that enhances emotional judgments and memory recall.”
Plant compounds may boost brain function in older adults, study says
“In this study, participants with lower levels of lutein and zeaxanthin had to use more brain power and relied more heavily on different parts of the brain in order to […]
Stem cell therapy appears to have TBI treatment effect
“Results of a cellular therapy clinical trial for traumatic brain injury (TBI) using a patient’s own stem cells showed that the therapy appears to dampen the body’s neuroinflammatory response to […]
Scientists successfully tune the brain to alleviate pain
“Scientists at The University of Manchester have shown for the first time that if the brain is ‘tuned-in’ to a particular frequency, pain can be alleviated.”
Gut bacteria can aid recovery from spinal cord injury
“Researchers from The Ohio State University have discovered that spinal cord injury alters the type of bacteria living in the gut and that these changes can exacerbate the extent of […]
Neural signature for fibromyalgia may aid diagnosis, treatment
“The potential for brain measures like the ones we developed here is that they can tell us something about the particular brain abnormalities that drive an individual’s suffering. That can […]
Exposure to SSRIs during pregnancy associated with increased risk of speech/language disorders
“SSRIs cross the placenta and enter the fetal circulation.”
DHA supplementation improves cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
“Results from a recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease support the cognitive benefits of DHA.”