The brains of people with depression seem to be worse at producing new neurons than are those of people without the disorder. That’s according to a study1 that includes the most comprehensive map of the cell types in the human adult hippocampus, a brain region involved in learning, memory and emotions. For more than 20
As many as 97.7% of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 could have had brain disease related to repeated blows to the head, a new study says. Researchers looked at 878 former players who died during that period, with 235 having donated their brains to research. Of those, 215 were found to have
Camp Cranium counselor Anvitha Tharra (right) helps participant Angelica Zander learn to use a bow and arrow. The weeklong event in Pennsylvania’s Columbia County provides community, support and fun for children with brain injuries. Sarah Hofius Hall/WVIA News hide caption toggle caption Sarah Hofius Hall/WVIA News In an open field, arrows whizzed through the humid
Brain organoids grown in the laboratory from human cells matured and developed traits similar to those seen in fetal and newborn brains. Credit: Irene Faravelli and Noelia Antón-Bolaños Researchers have grown brain organoids that mirror the development of the human brain for more than five years1 — and are the longest-lived organs made in a
The profound effects of psychedelics reshape subjective responses to internal and external sensations and are frequently reported as among the most meaningful experiences in life7. These states can manifest sustained therapeutic benefits, including reductions in depression, anxiety and addiction, alongside an increase in social connectedness and overall well-being3,4,9,10,11,12,13,14. The brain constructs perception and selfhood by
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