Data passively collected from cell phone sensors can identify behaviors associated a wider array of mental disorder symptoms than previously shown. 

Researchers at Columbia University find that many cannabis products sold in unlicensed shops in New York state lack required health and safety labels and feature cartoon graphics attractive to youth. 

At Texas A&M AgriLife Research, a new branch of brain science is blooming at the molecular scale — with nanoflowers.

A study published in The Journal of Biological Chemistry demonstrated that nanoflowers — a type of metallic flower-shaped nanoparticle — can protect and heal brain cells by promoting the health and turnover of mitochondria, the molecular machines responsible for producing most of our cells’ energy.

These findings suggest a promising new approach to neurotherapeutics that targets the underlying mechanisms of diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, rather than just managing symptoms.