Ketamine offers hope for people with treatment-resistant depression

A new Australian study trialing the use of a low-cost variety of ketamine for treatment-resistant depression has shown promising results, opening the door to an effective, affordable treatment where other treatments have failed.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Ketamine offers hope for people with treatment-resistant depression

Mineral-building lozenge offers long-term fix for tooth sensitivity

There are few things worse than having to avoid eating your favorite ice cream because you don’t want to experience the pain caused by sensitive teeth. That may soon be a thing of the past, with researchers developing a novel way of rebuilding lost too… Continue reading Mineral-building lozenge offers long-term fix for tooth sensitivity

Study identifies genetic signal that controls the blood-brain barrier

New research in mice and zebrafish has uncovered the genetic signal needed to form and maintain the blood-brain barrier. The discovery could let scientists control the barrier’s permeability, providing a more effective way of delivering medicines to th… Continue reading Study identifies genetic signal that controls the blood-brain barrier

Deepfake movie remakes prompt the creation of false memories

A new study has found that unofficial movie remakes made using deepfake technology prompted half of the viewers to falsely remember the films and, in some cases, consider them to be better than the original. But researchers also found that false memori… Continue reading Deepfake movie remakes prompt the creation of false memories

Simple oxygen treatment may boost our ability to re-learn motor skills

A new study has found that brief treatment with 100% oxygen can substantially improve motor learning in young, healthy adults. It may have opened the door to using this easy-to-administer treatment with people who are re-learning motor skills they’ve l… Continue reading Simple oxygen treatment may boost our ability to re-learn motor skills

Musical rhythms can help kids overcome speaking and language difficulties

Developmental language disorder is a permanent condition that shows up in childhood, causing difficulties with speaking and comprehension. A new study has found that children with the disorder may benefit from listening to regular musical rhythms.Conti… Continue reading Musical rhythms can help kids overcome speaking and language difficulties

Strong, spirulina-based bioplastic breaks down in the compost

Rich in vitamins and minerals, spirulina is a type of blue-green algae commonly used as a dietary supplement that you may have mixed into a drink as a powder or taken in a tablet when you were on a health kick. Now, researchers have used it to create a… Continue reading Strong, spirulina-based bioplastic breaks down in the compost

Researchers map dog epigenome for the first time

Researchers have successfully mapped the dog epigenome, opening the door to an improved understanding of how environmental factors influence their genetic expression, as well as ours.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Epigenetics, Genome, … Continue reading Researchers map dog epigenome for the first time

Plant extract found to stabilize blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics

Researchers have discovered a plant extract that targets the glucose-regulating regions of the brain that are inflamed in type 2 diabetics, improving blood glucose levels. The findings open the door to a novel, natural treatment for the disease.Continu… Continue reading Plant extract found to stabilize blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics