Sodium fluoride exposure induced cognitive impairment via disorders synaptic protein expression and neuronal development in mice brain.
The biological consequences of chronic fluoride exposure have long been a subject of intense scientific debate, balancing the mineral’s undeniable dental benefits against its potential for systemic toxicity. While low…
Inhibiting glycan degradation prevents HIV-induced inflammaging and cognitive impairment
The medical community has long celebrated the success of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in transforming HIV from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable chronic condition. However, this increased longevity has revealed…
Ivermectin Reduces Withdrawal-Induced Alcohol Intake in Rats: Association with CeA GABAergic Enhancement and P2rx4 Genetic Liability
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) remains one of the most pervasive and economically devastating psychiatric conditions globally, affecting an estimated 107 million people worldwide. Characterized by a diminished ability to regulate…
Adolescent social isolation associated changes in ethanol-induced dopamine regulation in the ventral pallidum
The intricate relationship between early-life social environments and adult psychiatric health has long been a focal point of neuroscientific inquiry, yet the specific biological mechanisms that translate childhood adversity into…
Unraveling the Gut-Brain Connection: UCSF Researchers Discover Molecular Pathway Behind Parasitic Infection-Induced Appetite Loss
Anyone who has experienced a severe bout of stomach illness understands the frustrating aftermath. Even when the acute symptoms subside, the appetite often remains sluggish, taking a considerable amount of…
The Neurophenomenology of a Self-Induced Transcendental Visionary State: A Case Study
The frontiers of neuroscience have long been captivated by the mechanisms of human consciousness, particularly those states that deviate from ordinary waking awareness. A groundbreaking neuroimaging study recently published in…


The Hidden Environmental Cost of the Puffer Jacket: Unpacking the Footprint of a Cold-Weather Staple










