The neuroactive potential of bacteria living in the human gut is associated with levels of key chemicals in the brain, according to a new study published in Molecular Psychiatry. The research team ...

Long ago, the ancient physician Galen noticed something important: When your mood changes, your appetite often changes, too. He thought that appetite was related to “humors,” which were believed to ...

An important chemical messenger that typically inhibits brain activity might sometimes do the opposite, according to new Yale School of Medicine (YSM) research. One way that brain cells communicate is ...

American and European scientists have found that increasing natural marijuana-like chemicals in the brain can help correct behavioral issues related to fragile X syndrome, the most common known ...

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A new study is illuminating how “forever chemicals” can alter our brain cells by impairing the genes that maintain healthy neurons, the cells of our nervous system. Scientists are only beginning to ...

Researchers have shown neurotransmitters in the human brain are released during the processing of the emotional content of language. The research provides new insights into how people interpret the ...

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Details of studies showing that chemicals are seriously impacting on children’s intelligence are highlighted in a new WWF report. Gland, Switzerland – The brain development of many children today in ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, are synthetic chemicals engineered for their remarkable resistance to heat, water, and oil. These properties make them valuable for ...