During mammalian brain development, neural precursor cells first generate neurons and later astrocytes. This cell fate change is a key process generating proper numbers of […]
Structural development of the brain
In a recent study published in The Journal of Neuroscience, researchers reveal how the basic structure of the brain is formed. The human brain consists […]
Supplements for brain health show no benefit – a neurologist explains a new study
Americans and others around the world have turned increasingly to dietary supplements in order to maintain or preserve their brain health. A recent study found […]
Online brain game reduces meat consumption
If you want to live a healthier life and help save the planet then the science points to eating less meat. To help make this […]
Mapping brain cell geometries by considering random paths of water molecules
In her doctoral thesis at University of Jyväskylä, M.Sc. Jia Liu has developed and implemented a series of new computational statistical methodologies to deal with […]
Surprisingly Simple: With such Tricks, we keep our brain active and fit
Minimum Training improves the memory function A Minimum of movement can help the health and memory performance, such as scientific studies showed. As researchers at […]
How single neurons and brain networks support spatial navigation
Spatial navigation is an essential cognitive function, which is frequently impaired in patients suffering from neurological and psychiatric disorders. Research groups worldwide have studied the […]
Obesity: The key role of a brain protein revealed
Regardless of how much you exercise or how balanced your diet is, controlling your weight is more brain-related than you might have thought. In a […]
China Implanted Electrodes into a Man's Brain to Treat His Meth Addiction. How Could It Work?
A man in China who spent years battling a methamphetamine addiction has had a device inserted into his brain to treat his addiction, according to […]
How to generate a brain of correct size and composition
To build the neocortex, a brain area involved in higher cognitive functions, stem cells produce billions of neurons of various types. In a Science study, […]
Light physical activity reduces brain aging
Incremental physical activity, even at light intensity, is associated with larger brain volume and healthy brain aging. Considerable evidence suggests that engaging in regular physical […]
Anxiety traits are visible in the brain
Questionnaires or concentration tasks can be used to screen for anxiety, but so too can EEG recordings – at least indirectly. The frequent mind wandering […]
Ariana Grande Just Shared A ‘Terrifying’ Photo Of Her Brain Scan
Ariana Grande shared photos of her brain scan showing how post-traumatic stress disorder has affected her brain on Instagram Stories Thursday. Ariana revealed in 2018 […]
A sleep-deprived brain interprets impressions negatively
A sleepless night not only leaves us fatigued and distracted, it also makes us interpret things more negatively and makes us more likely to lose […]