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Diagram of neuron activity in rat brainConnect images/Alamy Enhancement of some brainwave activity during sleep in rats improves their performance on memory tests. Improving these abilities…
fire neurons Natnan Riswan/Getty Images Our brains have “banana” neurons that fire when we see or smell fruit, or even just hear the word “banana,” suggesting…
Mikel William/Getty Images Is there anything more boring than endless efforts to make every waking moment more productive? “If you can save 10 seconds on a…
As you read this, an army of cells is patrolling your brain. These soldiers slither around neurons, using their long limbs to search for threats. When…
Archaeologists, take note: unearthed human skulls may contain brains. New data shows that the human brain is Resistant to corrosion for at least 12,000 years. When…
We are able to enjoy music because of our ability to recognize musical boundaries. NDAB Creativity/Shutterstock We may finally understand how the brain processes beat drops:…
Fragments of mitochondrial DNA can be added to the cell's main genomewir0man/Getty Images Mutations in which DNA from energy-producing mitochondria is mistakenly added to a cell's…
Coca leaves have psychoactive and therapeutic propertiesFabiano Sodi/Alamy Mummified brain tissue from two individuals found in body of 17-year-old girlNumberTraces of cocaine found in a 19th-century…
ohRan Knowles, a British teenager with a severe form of epilepsy called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, became the first person to try the new brain implant last October,…
Elon Musk, the owner of Neuralink, announced that the company has successfully implanted a device in a second patient to help paralyzed individuals use digital devices…
Could quantum interactions help keep brain cells synchronized?Andriy Onufrienko/Getty Images Nerve fibres in the brain can generate pairs of particles that are linked by quantum entanglement…
The researchers studied mouse neurons in a part of the brain that is common to all mammals.Klein & Hubert/naturepl.com Scientists have identified neurons that become active…
Activity within brain networks appears to differ between boys and girlsPeople Images/Getty Images Artificial intelligence can now distinguish the brain patterns of 9- to 10-year-old boys…
Ultrasound systems are used in conjunction with MRI scanners Eleanor Martin et al. Low-power ultrasound systems can alter activity deep inside the brain with much greater…
Scientists can tell when characters from the movie “500 Days of Summer” appeared on screen by watching viewers’ brain activity Collection Christoffel / Alamy By observing…
An astrophysicist and a surgeon walk into a bar. No, this is not the start of a bad joke. A few years ago, an astrophysicist Franco…
Hydrogel-made brain sensor is small enough to be injected with a needle Hanchuan Tang and Jianfeng Zang Tiny sensors can be injected into the skull with…
Studies indicate that adolescents with internet addiction exhibit alterations in brain chemistry that can contribute to further addictive behaviors. In a study published in PLOS Mental…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had long-lasting impacts on society and the health of millions of Americans who are still experiencing symptoms. Long-haul COVID-19 can result in…
Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco have developed a groundbreaking Bilingual Brain Implant. This innovative program utilizes artificial intelligence to assist stroke patients in…
As we age, our brains can begin to show signs of cognitive decline, but new research suggests that a healthy diet may help slow this process…
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We’re always working on it. But thinking, or how we should think about thinking, is surprisingly difficult to pin down. For example, when I did VoxPop,…
What is it about the brain that allows some of us to create amazing and complex works of art? FluxFactory/Getty Images creative brainanna abrahamMIT Press Creativity…
Subdural hematoma. Blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain, which can occur after a head injury.Scott Kamazin/Alamy A significant proportion of people…
Thawed brain organoids shown by an imaging technique called immunofluorescence staining Weiwei Xue et al. A new technique allows scientists to freeze human brain tissue and…
Exercise is widely known to be beneficial for the body, aiding in maintaining health, preventing disease, and enhancing mental well-being. Despite these advantages, the aging process…
Neuralink’s initial effort to implant a chip in a human skull faced an unexpected setback when the device started detaching from the patient’s brain, the company…
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain technology startup, made an announcement on Wednesday regarding a setback that occurred weeks after the first human brain implant was inserted into…
Many brain monitoring headsets and other neurotechnology devices are commercially available Cliché (CC-BY SA 4.0) Many manufacturers of brain-monitoring headsets and other consumer neurotechnology devices may…
It is often said that individuals under 25 have brains that are not fully developed yet. This notion implies that younger people are less responsible than…
Paper wasp hanging from a goldenrod flower Shutterstock / Paul Reeves Photography Researchers have identified a population of cells in a wasp’s brain that allows it…
Baby undergoing test to record brain activity while listening to sound stimulationTübingen University Hospital As the nervous system develops in fetuses and infants, the complexity of…
Diagram of the human brain reward pathwayFernando da Cunha/Science Photo Library Continued use of drugs such as cocaine and morphine is thought to affect the way…
Hala Point neuromorphic computer is powered by Intel’s Loihi 2 chipIntel Corporation Intel has developed the world’s largest neuromorphic computer, a device that aims to mimic…
A lawyer representing O.J. Simpson, who passed away from cancer at the age of 76 last week, announced on Sunday that Simpson’s body will be cremated…
If you’ve ever felt like your cognitive abilities are not as sharp as they used to be, you might be struggling to recall names of actors…
Memory is a mysterious phenomenon. Some life events remain sharp in our memories no matter how long ago they occurred, while details from the previous day…
Living a healthier life can be achieved in many ways. Simple activities like daily walks, healthy eating, and brain-boosting puzzles like Sudoku can keep your mind…
Cerebellum of a person suffering from kuru disease Liberski PP (2013) Genetic research in a very remote community in Papua New Guinea has revealed new insights…
