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 […]
How Does the Body Know When to Stop Drinking Water?
That first drop of ice-cold water after a run in the scalding sun can be deliciously inviting. A glass of water after downing four others, […]
Sound sense: Brain ‘listens’ for distinctive features in sounds
For humans to achieve accurate speech recognition and communicate with one another, the auditory system must recognize distinct categories of sounds—such as words—from a continuous […]
Fear center in the brain protects against illusions
If functionality of the brain’s amygdala is impaired, illusory perceptions arise much faster and more pronounced. This was discovered by a team of researchers led […]
Neuroscientists find brain pathway supporting an intersection of taste and pain
University of Oklahoma neuroscientists have found a pathway in the brain where taste and pain intersect in a new study that originally was designed to […]
Why your tourist brain may try to drown you
During the mid-winter break, many vacationers head south to sandy beaches and turquoise waters. But in their efforts to unwind —and warm up —they often […]
Protein content as a marker for response to therapy in brain cancer
Brain tumors vary widely in how they respond to treatment. However, early assessment of therapy response is essential in order to choose the best possible […]
Study: Our life style is read in the brain, such as from a book
To much alcohol? Sport Regularly? Socially integrated? The brain tells it! The life style of a Person affects in any way both positive and negative […]
Electric bikes could provide old people with brain boost
Older cyclists who use electric bicycles may be getting the same brain benefits as those on standard bikes. The new research, published in PLOS One […]