Could Mitochondria Be the Key to a Healthy Brain?
Some researchers suspect these bacterial ancestors living within our cells may contribute to a wide range of neurological and psychiatric disorders -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Landmark Alzheimer’s Drug Approval Confounds Research Community
Many scientists say there is not enough evidence that Biogen’s aducanumab is an effective therapy for the disease -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Damage to a Protective Shield around the Brain May Lead to Alzheimer’s and Other Diseases
The blood-brain barrier deteriorates with aging, but animal studies indicate repairs can make old brains look young again -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
COVID Can Cause Forgetfulness, Psychosis, Mania or a Stutter
The virus induces neurological symptoms that persist long after the pandemic ends -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
What We Know So Far about How COVID Affects the Nervous System
Neurological symptoms might arise from multiple causes. But does the virus even get into neurons? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Marijuana May Not Lower Your IQ
Rigorous new studies should be able to settle the matter -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com