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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…
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…
Noland Arbor can play chess using Neuralink implant Neuralink Neuralink, the brain-computer interface company founded by Elon Musk, has revealed the identity of its first patient…
A 1,000-year-old human brain unearthed from a churchyard in Ypres, Belgium.The tissue folds, which are still soft and wet, are stained orange with iron oxide.Alexandra L.…
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…
BLaine computer interface technology is at the heart of movies like Ready Player One, The Matrix, and Avatar. But outside of the world of science fiction,…
During the activities, participants wore headsets that detected brain waves and filled out questionnaires detailing their emotional states afterward. Researchers discovered that when playing with Aro…
Neuroscientists at the University of Michigan have identified thermoreceptors that mediate the sensation of cold in somatosensory neurons. GluK2 KO mice have a defect in cold…
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disease that impairs brain functions such as memory and reasoning, and there is currently no known cure. People with this disease…
Some cancer treatments can cause so-called chemobrain, commonly defined as problems with memory and concentration.One Bar/Alamy An experimental treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that involves flickering lights…
According to a new study from Washington University in St. Louis, individual neurons work together to generate rhythmic waves that propel fluid through dense brain tissue,…
Cross-section of a mouse brain highlighting neurons that appear to release molecules that increase toxin clearanceTsai Laboratory/MIT Picower Laboratory A new explanation has emerged for why…
we heard it all. Men's brains are larger and have better spatial awareness. Women's brains are adapted for multitasking and emotional intelligence. Stereotypes about how sex…
Micrograph of a cross-section of a mouse brain highlighting neural pathways (green) Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute/Scientific Photo Library By analyzing a mouse’s…
The lamprey and human hindbrains are built using very similar molecular and genetic toolkits, according to a new study led by the Stowers Institute for Medical…
Practicing mindfulness improves creative thinking Giraxia/Getty Images It's easy to name people who have evolved human thinking, from Jane Austen to Albert Einstein, Zaha Hadid to…
Crescent Nebula: More complex than the human brain? Reinhold Wittich/Stocktrek Images/Alamy Back in 2012, neuroscientist Christoph Koch wrote in his book: Consciousness: Confessions of a Romantic…
The human brain is likely the most advanced computer in the world. While it operates differently than a traditional computer and has a much softer structure,…
Forgetting may be essential for the brain to rememberHans Nelemann/Getty Images There's nothing more frustrating than trying to remember a fact or memory only to realize…
Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock k Thomas Edison says: He held a steel ball in each hand as he prepared for a nap.. When he nodded, they would fall and…
Biologists from the Altos Institute, Cambridge Institute of Science, and the University of Cambridge have discovered that genetic elements derived from retroviruses (retrotransposons) are essential for…
Comparisons are difficult because men’s brains tend to be larger than women’s. Sergiy Tryapitsyn / Alamy Are male and female brains that different? A new way…
Russell Kightley/Science Photo Library It looked like a classic case of Alzheimer's disease. The man, in his 70s, had been experiencing severe cognitive decline for three…
When you look in the mirror, you may notice slight imbalances in your facial features, such as your nose crooked to the left, a wrinkle that…
Protein plaques in the brain may be caused by mitochondrial dysfunction Sebastian Kauritzky/Alamy If you own a car, you’ve probably noticed that your engine becomes less…
Humans are not the fastest or strongest species. We have no wings, fangs, claws, poison, or armor. Physically, we are primarily controlled by nature. However, the…
Two weeks before the pandemic lockdown in March 2020, I flew to Tucson, Arizona, and knocked on the door of a suburban ranch-style home. I was…
Veterans saw improvement in combat-related brain injury after taking psychedelic drugs Shutterstock / Ground Photography The psychedelic substance ibogaine has the potential to treat chronic disorders…
Hypnosis may involve a therapist bringing a patient into a deeply relaxed state to treat symptoms or change habits.Voisin/Fanny/Science Photo Library Sending electrical pulses to certain…
Ozempic is a diabetes drug, but it is also often used for weight loss.fcm82/shutterstock Weight loss and diabetes injections such as Wigovy and Ozempic (both semaglutide)…
A new study led by Harvard Medical School has revealed the neurological foundation of daydreaming. Conducted in mice, the study found that neurons in the visual…