Recent research on Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) has made significant strides in understanding the condition. Here are some key findings:

1. Biological Basis: A groundbreaking study by researchers at King’s College London has identified potential biological underpinnings of VSS. They discovered that the activity patterns of two brain chemicals, glutamate and serotonin, differ in individuals with VSS compared to those without the condition¹(https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-brain-scan-study-discovers-possible-biological-basis-of-visual-snow-syndrome)²(https://www.maudsleybrc.nihr.ac.uk/posts/2023/august/new-brain-scan-study-discovers-possible-biological-basis-of-visual-snow-syndrome/). This finding is crucial as it confirms that VSS is a neurological disorder with a chemical basis, which could lead to targeted treatments in the future.
2. Brain Imaging Techniques: The study utilized advanced imaging techniques, combining positron emission tomography (PET) and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI). This approach, known as Receptor-Enriched Analysis of Functional Connectivity by Targets (REACT), allowed researchers to map the activity of various brain chemicals across different regions¹(https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-brain-scan-study-discovers-possible-biological-basis-of-visual-snow-syndrome)²(https://www.maudsleybrc.nihr.ac.uk/posts/2023/august/new-brain-scan-study-discovers-possible-biological-basis-of-visual-snow-syndrome/).
3. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT): Another innovative study funded by the Visual Snow Initiative is exploring the use of MBCT to help manage VSS symptoms. This therapy aims to retrain the brain to reduce the perception of static-type images³(https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/news/pioneering-study-tackles-visual-snow).

These studies represent significant progress in understanding and potentially treating Visual Snow Syndrome. If you have any more questions or need further details, feel free to ask!

Source:
(1) New brain scan study discovers possible biological basis of visual snow …. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-brain-scan-study-discovers-possible-biological-basis-of-visual-snow-syndrome.
(2) New brain scan study discovers possible biological basis of visual snow …. https://www.maudsleybrc.nihr.ac.uk/posts/2023/august/new-brain-scan-study-discovers-possible-biological-basis-of-visual-snow-syndrome/.
(3) Pioneering study tackles visual snow – Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS …. https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/news/pioneering-study-tackles-visual-snow.