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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414162049.htm) LSD analogue with potential for treating schizophrenia developed
Apr 14th 2025, 16:20

Researchers have developed a new, neuroplasticity-promoting drug closely related to LSD that harnesses the psychedelic's therapeutic power with reduced hallucinogenic potential.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414124657.htm) Stress, depression factor into link between insomnia, heavy drinking
Apr 14th 2025, 12:46

A new study suggests that perceived stress and depression factor into the relationship between insomnia and hazardous drinking -- perhaps not a surprise. But because the relationship between insomnia and heavy drinking goes in both directions, the influence of stress or depression depends on which condition came first, the analysis found.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414124345.htm) How the brain controls movement under uncertainty
Apr 14th 2025, 12:43

A new study by neuroscientists shows that our brain deals with different forms of visual uncertainty during movements in distinct ways. Depending on the type of uncertainty, planning and execution of movements in the brain are affected differently. These findings could help to optimize brain-computer interfaces that, for example, help people with paralysis to control prostheses or computers with their thoughts alone.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250411110035.htm) Police officers face twice the risk of traumatic brain injuries and PTSD, survey finds
Apr 11th 2025, 11:00

Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries compared to the general population.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407114403.htm) First insights into how excitatory and inhibitory brain signals change as people age using wearable scanner
Apr 7th 2025, 11:44

A study has shown how aspects of brain function change with age, revealing that excitatory processes in the brain decrease, while inhibitory processes increase as children get older. The findings are an important step in understanding conditions like autism.

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