New research suggests that mood swings in bipolar disorder are regulated by two clocks: the body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm ...

Mice have been trying to help humans become healthy for over a century. Unfortunately, the humans are not reciprocating. The ...

A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body's natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between mania and depression, according to new research. A new study marks a ...

In adolescent male mice, hippocampal neurogenesis regulates dominance behavior independently of anxiety, revealing a novel function for this cellular process. Natural variations in hippocampal ...

The next Alzheimer’s treatment could come from an unexpected place. In new research released this week, scientists have found ...

There are no drugs that target microglia in Alzheimer's and inroads have been made in addressing amyloid accumulation.

Jan. 14, 2025 — Depression continues to grapple a large proportion of the population. Given the side effects associated with the long-term use of conventional antidepressants, there is a need ...

Acupuncture treatment on the DU channel has shown therapeutic effects for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but the underlying mechanisms are not yet clear. The purpose of this study was to comprehensively ...

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have identified neurons that are essential for mice to engage in social interactions ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new nasal spray for depression treatment. Known as Spravato and ...

Depression in older adults, also called geriatric depression, is a mental and emotional disorder affecting older adults. Feelings of sadness and occasional “blue” moods are normal. However ...