Study finds one protein that mitigates Huntington's disease, and one that exacerbates it Researchers found that inhibiting GSK-3 led to less defects in the axonal transport process and less neuronal cell death, while inhibiting ERK1 led to more transport problems and more cell death. Read more …Study finds one protein that mitigates Huntington's disease, and one that exacerbates it
Neighborhood stress may impact kids' brains -- and increase depression risk Children who grow up in disadvantaged neighborhoods -- areas with higher levels of crime and deprivation, and lower access to community resources -- are at risk of developing depression, and new research may help to explain why. Read more …Neighborhood stress may impact kids' brains -- and increase depression risk
Gorilla study reveals complex pros and cons of friendship Friendship comes with complex pros and cons -- possibly explaining why some individuals are less sociable, according to a new study of gorillas. Read more …Gorilla study reveals complex pros and cons of friendship
Ancient Andes society used hallucinogens to strengthen social order Snuff tubes uncovered at Chavin de Huantar in Peru reveal how leaders used mystical experiences to cement their power. Read more …Ancient Andes society used hallucinogens to strengthen social order