Neuroscience News

Learn how a silo-busting program to probe neuropsychiatric disease was hatched over lunch with Wu Tsai Neuro affiliates Paul Nuyujukian, Karl Deisseroth, Carolyn Rodriguez, and Vivek Buch.

New research led by Wu Tsai Neuro affiliate Sergiu Pasca on Timothy syndrome may have implications beyond the rare genetic disorder — including conditions like schizophrenia. Supported by the Wu Tsai Neuro Big Ideas in Neuroscience grant program.

A little-understood part of the brain appears to be involved in starting seizures and keeping them going, according to Wu Tsai Neuro affiliate Ivan Soltesz and team.

Cases of patients who recovered from trauma after dreaming under surgical anesthesia spur Wu Tsai Neuro affiliate Boris Heifets and his team to investigate dreaming as therapy.

The recent discovery that intestinal neurons normally self-organize into a striped pattern around the time of birth could help explain wide-ranging GI disorders in children, say Wu Tsai Neuro Faculty Scholar Julia Kaltschmidt and her team.

Some of the 17 million Americans afflicted with major depressive disorder each year may soon receive a surprising new prescription from their clinician: Have fun on a virtual reality device.

Inside the brains of people with psychosis, two key systems are malfunctioning: a “filter” that directs attention toward important external events and internal thoughts, and a “predictor” composed of pathways that anticipate rewards.

Pro-inflammatory protein TREM1 in peripheral immune cells may promote age-related cognitive decline and dementia, according to Knight Initiative–funded research.

Disabling the notorious APOE4 gene might protect against the disease, according to research from Michael Greicius and team.

For those with stroke, involuntary contractions of the hands and arms often follow. A simple, wearable vibrating glove developed by Wu Tsai Neuro affiliates Allison Okamura, Caitlin Seim and others, may offer a more effective treatment.

Even just one night of less than six hours of rest can impair short-term memory according to experts, including Wu Tsai Neuro affiliate Sharon Sha.

A new study in rats by Institute affiliate Raag Airan — supported by a Wu Tsai Neuro seed grant — looked at whether ketamine’s effects depend on opioid pathways and uncovered a surprising difference between males and females.

In a study supported by Wu Tsai Neuro's Neurochoice Initiative, researchers have delved into the complex relationship between brain activity and the risk of relapse in individuals recovering from stimulant addiction.

Stanford Hospital brings together two autopsy rooms, the morgue, including bereavement and viewing rooms, as well as decedent care team offices. The new space allows for more advanced research for the Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience and others.

Stanford Medicine researchers, including Wu Tsai Neuro affiliate Nolan Williams, find that ibogaine, a plant-based psychoactive compound, safely led to improvements in depression, anxiety and functioning among veterans with traumatic brain injuries.

Stanford Medicine scientists, including Wu Tsai Neuro affiliates David Spiegel and Nolan Williams, used transcranial magnetic stimulation to temporarily enhance hypnotizability in patients with chronic pain, making them better candidates for hypnotherapy.