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Neuroscientists have discovered a specific brain neuron with a central role in learning.

Derived from nature, a potential new drug to treat two life-threatening tropical diseases has been discovered. The team of researchers has successfully created a drug compound, from the goji berry plant, that is active against the parasites that cause schistosomiasis and fascioliasis.

A non-opioid, investigational drug called EMA401 has shown promise as a treatment for lingering nerve pain following shingles infection.

Scientists have launched a website where forensic chemists can share data on new drug variants, also called drug analogs. The NPS Data Hub (NPS stands for Novel Psychoactive Substances) includes the chemical structures of drug analogs and their chemical signatures, which are the keys to identifying them in the lab.

An Australian study of medicinal cannabis used to treat childhood epilepsy has found most samples contained some THC and little CBD, contrary to parents' expectations.

A new study has found that “skinny fat” may be an important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults

Potent chemical weapons can be detected by a new tool made of LEGO. A potential life-saver, which helps with decontamination

A mother’s diet during pregnancy may alter the microbiome of her baby’s gut, suggests a new observational study which noted that this effect also seems to vary depending on whether the baby was delivered vaginally or via caesarean section.

Drug that stimulates stem cell release from bone marrow shows protective potential against smoke-induced lung damage

The NIA has teamed up with the EU Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND) to improve collaborative science on neurodegenerative diseases. The two funding organizations recently announced the creation of a new effort to connect and support collaborations between researcher working in the field.