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Posted November 27, 2015 5HT

Researchers uncover new serotonin neuronal mechanism in depression.

Low levels of serotonin in the brain are known to play a role in depression and anxiety, the involvement of serotonin (5-HT) in regulating emotional behaviour is firmly established. In … Continue Reading Researchers uncover new serotonin neuronal mechanism in depression.

Human brain organoids successfully integrate into the mouse cortex and respond to visual stimuli

Could these mini-brain ‘grafts’ be used to repair brain injuries in the future?

Brain-computer interface successfully predicts patient’s thoughts in two separate studies

A new brain-computer interface (BCI) predicted unspoken words from brain activity.

Artificial tissue reverses erectile dysfunction in pigs

The synthetic penile tissue restored erectile function “immediately.”

New nanoparticle ‘reshapes’ belly fat to stop more forming

The nanoparticle converts unhealthy fat into healthier fat cells.

Finally, a possible vaccine to treat UTIs–one of the most common (and resistant) infections in the world

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are now the most common cause of outpatient infections worldwide.