Allergy sufferers may use antihistamines to reduce symptoms, but new research reveals that better long-term memory might be possible with pro-histamine treatment. Long-term memory is […]
Hysterectomy linked to memory deficit in an animal model
By age 60, one in three American women have had a hysterectomy. Though hysterectomy is a prevalent and routine surgery, the removal of the uterus […]
The human mind is almost independent of the size of the brain
The study showed that the larger the brain, the person is only slightly smarter than the others. So, the assumptions of our ancestors are not […]
Touch can produce detailed, lasting memories
Exploring objects through touch can generate detailed, durable memories for those objects, even when we don’t intend to memorize the object’s details, according to findings […]
Decrease in specific gene ‘silencing’ molecules linked with pediatric brain tumors
Experimenting with lab-grown brain cancer cells, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have added to evidence that a shortage of specific tiny molecules that silence certain genes […]
Why modest goals are so appealing: Achieving a small incremental goal is perceived as easier — and more satisfying — than maintaining the status quo
Thanks to a quirk in the way our brain evaluates goals, people feel it’s easier to achieve a small incremental goal than to maintain the […]
New deep knowledge AI system could resolve bottlenecks in drug research
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new system that could significantly speed up the discovery of new drugs and reduce the need […]
Artificial intelligence predicts Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology improves the ability of brain imaging to predict Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the journal Radiology. Timely diagnosis […]
Traumatic brain injuries can lead to long-term neurological and psychiatric disorders
Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children, and rates of injury have increased over the past decade. According to […]