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Amnesia caused by sleep deprivation could be reversed with existing drugs

The loss of social memories caused by sleep deprivation could potentially be reversed using currently available drugs, according to a study in mice presented…

Jun 28, 2024

Health

Gut Bacteria Linked to Food Addiction: New Hope for Obesity Treatment

A new study from Austria has uncovered a direct connection between specific gut bacteria and food addiction in both mice and humans.

Jun 26, 2024

Brain & Behavior

Mouse studies reveal possible benefits of CBD and metformin for treating behavioural difficulties

Studies of mouse models of Fragile X syndrome and Phelan-McDermid syndrome show that treatment with cannabidiol (CBD) and the diabetes drug metformin can…

Jun 26, 2024

Brain & Behavior

CBD Use During Pregnancy May Alter Offspring Behavior and Brain, Mouse Studies Suggest

New research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2024 questions the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) for pregnant women.

Jun 25, 2024

Brain & Behavior

Brain Responds Differently to Human and AI Voices, Despite Difficulty Distinguishing Them

A new study has found that while people struggle to differentiate between human and AI-generated voices, their brains respond differently to each type of voice.

Jun 25, 2024