A new study shows that enhancing activity of a specific component of 'NMDA' receptors normalizes protein synthesis, neural activity and seizure susceptibility in the hippocampus of fragile X lab mice.

Building on more than two decades of research, a study by MIT neuroscientists at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory reports a new way to treat pathology and symptoms of fragile X syndrome, ...

Our brain is like a muscle—the more we use it the right way, the stronger it gets. But just like bad lifestyle habits can harm our bodies, certain daily habits can slowly weaken our memory and ...

A study of depressed individuals found that an eight‐week treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) ...

MIT neuroscientists have made a breakthrough in treating fragile X syndrome by leveraging a novel neurotransmitter signaling ...

When we manage our time well, we also create more space to relax and do the things we enjoy – an essential factor not just ...

Entrepreneurs are typically torn in a lotof different directions. This type of (in)activity provides clear cognitive benefits ...

A Potential Solution for Neurodegenerative Diseases. Open Access Library Journal, 12, 1-16. doi: 10.4236/oalib.1112714 . Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a complex neurodegenerative condition, significantly ...

It's thought the skill can prevent dementia and limit its impact on cognitive functioning, regardless of the persons ...