Marjola Peça

New research reveals striking similarities between bipolar disorder & schizophrenia at the molecular level. The findings show remarkably alike protein changes at brain cell synapses in both conditions, even in related gene-mutated mice. These insights could reshape our approach to psychiatric care. #Neuroscience 🧠🔬 1/4

New research suggests that feeling hungry could slow aging! Flies induced to feel hungry lived significantly longer, and changes were observed in their brain's epigenome. This intriguing link between hunger and lifespan asks us to rethink our relationship with food. #neuroscience 1/3

New study finds that people with a genetic risk for psychosis have an imbalance of glutamate and GABA neurotransmitters in their brains. This imbalance is associated with hippocampal atrophy, which may lead to the development of psychotic symptoms. The findings could lead to new treatments for psychosis by targeting the glutamate-GABA imbalance. #psychology 1/3

Nourishing the Mind: Nutritional Interventions to Slow Alzheimer’s Disease Findings indicate that nutritional interventions such as the Mediterranean diet, ketogenic diet, omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, and probiotics may slow the progression of AD and improve cognitive function and quality of life in mild-to-moderate cases. #neuroscience neurosciencenews.com/nutriti…

Brain Decline Comes Later Than Previously Thought Brain decline begins during our 30s and 40s, and not at age 25 as previously believed, researchers say. #neuroscience #science neurosciencenews.com/brain-d…

Study Finds Link Between Chronic Pain and Dementia People with chronic pain in multiple parts of the body have a higher risk of developing dementia and accelerated cognitive decline. #neuroscience #science neurosciencenews.com/dementi…

Most perpetrators of mass school shootings do not suffer from severe mental illness, a new study reports. #mentalhealth #psychology #neuroscience #science neurosciencenews.com/mental-…