Blocking dopamine receptors in different regions of the amygdala reduces drug seeking and taking behavior with varying longevity.
Impaired brain activity in rats with family history of alcohol abuse
Neural activity that reflects the intention to drink alcohol is observed in the prefrontal cortex and is blunted in rats…
Medical News Today: Exercises and tips for better posture
Many exercises can help improve posture, including bridges, planks, and other yoga poses. In this article, we look at healthy…
Clinical trial reveals potential for treating larger strokes with thrombectomy
Building on research results showing patients with larger ischemic strokes could benefit from endovascular thrombectomy, an international, multicenter Phase III…
Smart brain stimulators: Next-gen Parkinson’s disease therapy
Researchers have found neuro biomarkers for Parkinson’s disease that can help create the next generation of ‘smart’ deep brain stimulators,…
How picture books introduce kids to politics
Researchers have analyzed political messages in some of the most popular picture books of the last several years to see…
Medical News Today: Men’s sexual function may benefit from daily nut consumption
A 14-week trial found that healthy men who added 60 g of nuts a day to their Western style diet…
Identity-shifting cells protect against rupture in atherosclerosis
During atherosclerosis, a select group of cells in the artery wall move and transform to protect plaque from bursting into…
Key gene behind hallmark of Lou Gehrig’s disease identified
Researchers have pinpointed a key gene behind the formation of a toxic protein in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. As…
AI-powered tool predicts cell behaviors during disease and treatment
Scientists have developed a tool that promises to reshape the way we study disease and disease treatment on a cellular…