brain

January 2, 2025 5:03 PM

Nano-formulated Melatonin shows promise as therapeutic solution for Parkinson’s disease

Researchers have found that a nano-formulation of melatonin, a hormone produced by the brain in response to darkness, could be a promising treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Parkinson’s is a neurological disorder caused by the loss of brain cells that produce dopamine, leading to problems with movement and coordination. Current treatments can only manage symptoms, but they cannot cure the disease. Melatonin, which is known for regulating sleep, has been studied for its potential to pr...

November 24, 2024 4:02 PM

Scientists decode brain activity to help treat anxiety and depression

A team of scientists has uncovered new regions of the brain that support social interactions and are in constant communication with the ancient amygdala region—a discovery that could help treat psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression. In a study conducted by Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine in the US, and published in the journal Science Advances, scientists sought to better understand how humans evolved to become highly skilled at interpreting what’s happening in other peo...

November 9, 2024 6:46 PM

Study shows how human memory works and gets stored beyond the brain

While the brain is commonly known to process and store memories, a new study reveals that other parts of the body may also store memory. Published in the journal Nature Communications, the study could pave new ways for treating memory-related disorders. "Other cells in the body can learn and form memories too," said Nikolay V. Kukushkin, lead author from New York University in the US. The researchers discovered that, similar to brain cells, non-brain cells can also activate a "memory gene" in...

March 23, 2024 8:35 PM

Researchers shed light on how brain wakes up from anesthesia

A recent study conducted by Mayo Clinic, published in Nature Neuroscience, sheds light on the fascinating role of microglia in the process of waking up from anaesthesia. This groundbreaking research opens up new possibilities for treating complications that arise post-anesthesia. Delirium, a common side effect characterised by excessive sleepiness or hyperactivity, affects more than one-third of patients after emerging from anaesthesia. Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that microglia, special...