Holiday shopping season is in full force and consumers who are on the lookout for deals in stores or online may be surprised to learn […]
Researchers discover the brain circuits that rapidly detect friend or foe
Scientists have identified the brain circuits that enable fast recognition of emotions such as anger and happiness, providing insights into disorders such as anxiety and […]
Getting cancer drugs to the brain is difficult—but a new ‘road map’ might make it easie
The human brain has some remarkable capabilities—including the ability to block cancer drugs from effectively reaching cancer cells in the brain. The greatest obstacle when […]
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Exercise is vital for the brain as well as the body
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Why exercise is as vital for the brain as it is for the body The astronaut Neil Armstrong, who died aged 82, […]
Even mild hearing loss as a child can have long-term effects on how the brain processes sound
When we are born, our brains have a lot to learn. For the newborn baby, everything they learn about the world around them comes from […]
Novel technology allows more accurate measurement of brain activity
Aalto University researchers are designing a brain-imaging device that uses a new type of sensor placed on the surface of a person’s head. The new […]
Researchers discover new genetic brain disease
Manchester researchers have contributed towards the discovery of a genetic brain disease which can cause paraplegia and epilepsy in sufferers. Hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSP) are […]
Professor studies how jazz improvisation affects the brain
Jazz artist Louis Armstrong once said, “never play a thing the same way twice.” Although musical improvisation—composing new passages on the spot—is not unique to […]
A possible gut-brain connection to ‘chemo brain’
Scientists looking for evidence of the gut’s involvement in cognitive and mood problems related to chemotherapy treatment are testing their theories with the help of […]
Alcohol byproduct contributes to brain chemistry changes in specific brain regions
Triggers in everyday life, such as running into a former drinking buddy, walking by a once-familiar bar, or attending a holiday gathering can cause people […]
Scientists discover link between unique brain cells and OCD and anxiety
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in three people experience debilitating anxiety—the kind that prevents someone from going about their normal life. […]
Can depression and anxiety be treated by stimulating brain signals?
Maryam Shanechi, the Andrew and Erna Viterbi Early Career Chair and assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, is trying to do something that has […]
Neurofeedback increases self-esteem by rebalancing brain circuits in depression
A study published in the journal Neuroimage: Clinical found that patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), who had recovered from symptoms, were able to strengthen […]
New insights into how to protect premature babies from common brain disorder
Premature babies have delicate brain tissue that is prone to bleeding and can result in post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus, a dangerous condition that leads to excess fluid […]