Research news this hour:

  • Parallel Reporter and Transgenic Assays Reveal Neuronal Enhancers May 23, 2025 4:06 am Bioengineer.org In an era where understanding the genomic regulation of the brain’s intricate circuitry is paramount, researchers are pushing the boundaries of technology to unravel the mysteries of neuronal enhancer elements—key regulatory DNA sequences that dictate when …
  • Major Changes in the Treatment of Schizophrenia: A Long Time in the Making May 23, 2025 3:40 am Psychiatric Times - New Jersey SPECIAL REPORT: SCHIZOPHRENIA & PSYCHOSIS In this Special Report, you will find 3 articles on the state of schizophrenia research and treatment, including a report of a Texas-based first-episode specialty treatment service, an update on how the …
  • Two USC Dornsife students earn prestigious Goldwater scholarships May 23, 2025 2:58 am USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences The Goldwater scholarships, administered by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, support talented undergraduate science majors. Students at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences have been consistent …
  • UC Irvine Researchers Contribute to New Toolkit for Battling Brain Disorders May 23, 2025 2:19 am Newswise   Brain endothelial cells (BEC) targeted by a BEC-enhancer AAV vector tool, developed by the Xu Lab and the Center for Neural Circuit Mapping team. Viral labeling (green) overlaps with endothelial cells (magenta) and protein markers for brain blood vessels …
  • Neuroscientist Huda Akil Wins Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science May 23, 2025 2:19 am Newswise Newswise — Huda Akil, PhD, an internationally known neuroscientist whose research has helped reveal the fundamental nature of anxiety, depression, pain and addiction, is the recipient of the 2025 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science. Akil, who was …
  • Is algorithmic management creating a new hierarchy in the workplace? May 23, 2025 1:44 am ETHRWorld Highlights AI surveillance is reshaping workplace power dynamics. Employees may engage in 'productivity theatre' to impress algorithms. High monitoring can stifle creativity and reduce meaningful output. A corporate setting with employees monitored …
  • Social connection is still underappreciated as a medically relevant health factor May 23, 2025 1:42 am ScienceDaily Research confirms that social isolation and loneliness significantly impact health and mortality, even if not listed on death certificates. BYU psychology and neuroscience professor, Julianne Holt-Lunstad, has published extensively on the topic, including …
  • Tips on how to Resolve Crew Battle May 23, 2025 1:24 am Savannah Herald - Georgia HANNAH BATES: Welcome to HBR On Management, case research and conversations with the world’s prime enterprise and administration specialists—hand-selected that can assist you unlock the perfect in these round you. As a supervisor, it may be empowering to …
  • Long-Term Antidepressant Use Tied to Tougher Withdrawal Symptoms May 23, 2025 1:01 am Neuroscience News - Texas Summary: A new study finds that people who have taken antidepressants for more than two years are significantly more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication. The longer someone used antidepressants, the more severe and …
  • AI Shows Higher Emotional IQ than Humans May 23, 2025 1:01 am Neuroscience News - Texas Summary: A new study tested whether artificial intelligence can demonstrate emotional intelligence by evaluating six generative AIs, including ChatGPT, on standard emotional intelligence (EI) assessments. The AIs achieved an average score of 82%, …
  • Blood Test Identifies Depression Risk in Teenagers May 23, 2025 1:01 am Neuroscience News - Texas Summary: Researchers have identified nine blood-based microRNAs that are elevated in teens diagnosed with depression, offering a potential biomarker for early detection. These molecules, absent in adult depression, may signal unique biological processes in …
  • Algernon Closes NoBrainer Imaging Centers, Inc. Acquisition May 23, 2025 12:50 am EIN Presswire VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the “Company” or “Algernon”) (CSE: AGN) (FRANKFURT: AGW0) (OTCQB: AGNPF), a Canadian healthcare and clinical stage drug development company, is pleased to announce …
  • Watch live: Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches 2025… May 23, 2025 12:45 am The Palm Beach Post - Florida The best businesses and businesspeople in Palm Beach County will be honored on Friday, May 23 as the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches hosts the 2025 Business Awards at the Kravis Center. Awards will be given in categories such as the best overall …
  • Sanofi to enhance neurology pipeline with new acquisition May 23, 2025 12:43 am European Pharmaceutical Review The acquisition aligns with one of Sanofi’s four strategic disease areas and supports the company in utilising its immunology expertise to address areas of unmet need. Sanofi has agreed to acquire the biotech Vigil Neuroscience for a value of approximately …
  • Sanofi’s Neuro Pipeline Expands to Alzheimer’s With $470M Vigil Neuroscience Acquisition May 23, 2025 12:29 am MedCity News Sanofi is expanding its neuroscience drug pipeline through the $470 million acquisition(Opens in a new window) of Vigil Neuroscience, a clinical-stage biotech with a drug that could introduce a new way of treating Alzheimer’s disease. The merger agreement …
  • Indolepropionic Acid Attenuates CFA-Induced Inflammatory Pain in Mice May 23, 2025 12:28 am Dove Medical Press Introduction Chronic pain affects more than 30% of people worldwide and imposes a substantial burden on individuals and society.1,2 Accumulating evidence suggests that inflammation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic pain conditions.3 …
  • Trends and Emerging Research Areas in Postoperative Sleep Disturbances: A Bibliometric Analysis May 23, 2025 12:27 am Dove Medical Press Introduction Sleep is a complex, naturally occurring physiological state essential for human health and survival. Sleep disorders are a variety of dysfunctions and disturbances that manifest during the sleep-wake process. According to the International …
  • Sanofi gains experimental Alzheimer’s drug through Vigil buyout May 23, 2025 12:09 am BioPharma Dive Sanofi has agreed to spend $470 million to take control of a young biotechnology company and its experimental drug for Alzheimer’s disease. The newly announced acquisition has Sanofi paying $8 for each share of Vigil Neuroscience it doesn’t already own, …
  • Incorporate daily activities that help exercise the brain May 22, 2025 11:47 pm Oakdale Leader - California Mental health is an important topic to acknowledge and discuss, and such recognition is vital for all people, including the aging population. The World Health Organization indicates 57 million people had dementia worldwide in 2021. The National Institutes …
  • Burnout is the New Bankruptcy: Dr. Andrea Adams-Miller Unveils The Executive Reset to Refresh Elite Leaders Before They Break May 22, 2025 11:06 pm EIN Presswire Cessna Township, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cessna Township, Ohio - The RED Carpet Connection's Dr. Andrea Adams-Miller launches The Executive Reset©, a neuroscience-powered recalibration for high-achieving professionals facing identity …