Probiotic BB-12 may help treat colic in infants
Probiotics–or “good bacteria”–have been used to treat infant colic with varying success. In a new trial published in the journal Alimentary … Read more
Brain & Behavior
Respiration key to increase oxygen in the brain
Contrary to accepted knowledge, blood can bring more oxygen to mice brains when they exercise because the increased respiration packs … Read more
Concussion alters how information is transmitted within the brain
Damage from concussion alters the way information is transmitted between the two halves of the brain, according to a new … Read more
Focused ultrasound may open door to Alzheimer’s treatment
Focused ultrasound is a safe and effective way to target and open areas of the blood-brain barrier, potentially allowing for … Read more
How the Brain Detects the Rhythms of Speech
Neuroscientists at UC San Francisco have discovered how the listening brain scans speech to break it down into syllables. The … Read more
Researchers find clue to preventing addiction relapse
With any addiction in which a user has successfully resisted a chemical, activity or substance, relapse is vexing. And with … Read more
New treatment for brain tumors uses electrospun fiber
A novel engineering process can deliver a safe and effective dose of medicine for brain tumors without exposing patients to … Read more
Study identifies brain networks that play crucial role in suicide risk
An international team of researchers has identified key networks within the brain which they say interact to increase the risk … Read more
Study Highlights Fluid Sexual Orientation in Many Teens
At least one in five teenagers reports some change in sexual orientation during adolescence, according to new research from North … Read more
Inflammatory processes may play role in ALS
The cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — a disabling neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and … Read more
Proton radiotherapy better for pediatric brain cancer patients
Radiotherapy is essential for treating pediatric brain tumors, but the treatment comes with the risk of cognitive impairment. Researchers at … Read more
