Psychology & Intimacy Lasting Biological Changes in the Brain Drive Relapse to Cocaine Use, New Research Reveals April 21, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Relapsing into cocaine use is not simply a matter of weak willpower. New research shows it can result from lasting biological changes in the brain. Scientists have found that cocaine…
Psychology & Intimacy Microplastics Under Scrutiny: New Study Unveils Five Pathways Linking Tiny Plastic Fragments to Neurodegenerative Brain Diseases April 21, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The growing global burden of neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, may be exacerbated by an insidious environmental threat: microplastics. A groundbreaking new study, published in the esteemed journal…
Psychology & Intimacy Stroke triggers a hidden brain change that looks like rejuvenation April 20, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet Digital Health has unveiled a remarkable adaptive mechanism within the human brain following a stroke, suggesting that even in the face of severe…
Psychology & Intimacy FTL1 Emerges as a Key Driver of Brain Aging and Memory Decline April 20, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Aging profoundly impacts the hippocampus, a critical brain region responsible for learning and memory formation. Recent groundbreaking research conducted at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has identified a…
Psychology & Intimacy The Brain’s Unsung Heroes: Astrocytes Emerge as Pivotal Architects of Fear Memory April 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Imagine a star-shaped cell in the brain, reaching out with long, thin extensions to surround nearby neurons. This cell is called an astrocyte. For years, scientists believed astrocytes mainly acted…
Psychology & Intimacy Artificial neurons successfully communicate with living brain cells April 18, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Northwestern University engineers have achieved a groundbreaking feat in bioelectronics by developing printed artificial neurons that not only mimic the electrical signals of their biological counterparts but can also directly…
Psychology & Intimacy Unraveling Ketamine’s Mysteries: Japanese Study Reveals How Brain Receptors Respond to Treatment-Resistant Depression Therapy April 18, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Major depressive disorder (MDD) stands as a formidable global health challenge, recognized as a primary contributor to disability worldwide. For a significant portion of individuals diagnosed with depression, the efficacy…
Psychology & Intimacy A Genetic Key to Schizophrenia: MIT Researchers Uncover a Brain Circuit Crucial for Adapting to New Information April 18, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A fundamental challenge in understanding and treating schizophrenia lies in its complex nature, particularly the profound difficulties individuals experience in integrating new information with their existing understanding of the world.…
Psychology & Intimacy A New Gaseous Messenger in the Brain Emerges as a Potential Target for Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment April 17, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have unveiled a groundbreaking new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease, centered on a crucial protein within the brain that generates a surprisingly significant, albeit minute,…
Psychology & Intimacy Unraveling Metformin’s Ancient Mystery: The Brain Emerges as a Key Regulator of Blood Sugar Control April 16, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker For over six decades, metformin has stood as a cornerstone in the management of type 2 diabetes, a ubiquitous and highly effective medication prescribed to millions worldwide. Yet, despite its…
