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Neuropsychological assessments reveal the cognitive, occupational, and social impact of polypharmacy in psychiatry.

No, it’s not like donating a kidney. But it is still a gift.

This little 5-year-olds behavior saw a dramatic change after an unexpected little bundle of joy came into his life

Tallie Z. Baram’s profile on The Conversation

Breathing in polluted air could lead to toxic particles being transported from lungs to brain, via the bloodstream, potentially contributing to brain disorders and neurological damage, a new study reveals. 🔬 Breathing Toxic Particles Can Affect Brain, Lead to Neurological Damage, Says Study.

Deciphering the biological pathways behind rare genetic diseases often involves assembling a team of specialists to work closely with the family members of those affected.

In people exposed to early life adversity the poor function of microglia promotes aberrant responses to stress that may be associated with mental illness.

Purple Day or Epilepsy Awareness Day celebrated annually on March 26th increases the understanding of epilepsy and eliminates the fear and stigma surrounding it.

Cases of cognitive decline in older people, where a doctor has assessed someone following concerns about memory and noted their brain function has been affected, have more than doubled over the past ten years, according to UCL researchers.

In mice, targeting astrocytes (anti-inflammatory brain cells) was found to reduce tau-related brain damage and inflammation.