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Researchers have observed what happens in the brains of mice whose forepaws perceive vibrations. They discovered that neurons in the somatosensory cortex are activated in a manner similar to those in the sound-reactive auditory cortex. These results suggest that feeling a phone vibrate or hearing it ring is ultimately based on the same brain codes.

It is well known that psychiatric stress is associated with accelerated aging. Now, a new study shows that a gene mutation interacts with multiple types of psychiatric stress including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), pain and sleep disturbances in association with cellular aging.

Whereas magnetic resonance imaging primarily measures the brain’s water, magnetic resonance spectroscopy has been long used to identify metabolites based on “signature” peaks of the substances generated in response to certain vibrations.

Scientists looking at the genetics of Zika virus have found a way to fast-track research which could lead to new vaccines.

A skin swab test for Parkinson's has become a real possibility, after mass spectrometry was used to detect altered levels of specific compounds on the skin of people with the condition. The research is a result of the incredible ability of one woman to detect a unique odor on the skin of people with Parkinson's disease. These findings open the door to a non-invasive screening test.

A new precision medicine approach developed at the University of Michigan aims to predict cancer’s likelihood of migrating to the brain, and to aid in the search for new treatments

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Zulresso (brexanolone) injection for intravenous (IV) use for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD) in adult women. This is the first drug approved by the FDA specifically for PPD.

NIH study finds new cell composition may lead to less effective future response.

Targeting neurons in that circuit could offer a new approach to treating cocaine addiction.

"Given their importance in communication and their relationship with Theory of Mind (ToM) and propositional reasoning, our approach could lead to novel ways to evaluate cognition in aphasic people."