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A 'feeling' for dementia?

A 'feeling' for dementia?

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research team led by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) concludes that personal perception can be an

A 'feeling' for dementia?

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research team led by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) concludes that personal perception can be an
Secret behind 'nic-sickness' could help break tobacco addiction

Secret behind 'nic-sickness' could help break tobacco addiction

by Robert Sanders,University of California - BerkeleyNicotine is addictive because it activates the brain’s dopamine network, which makes us feel good. UC Berkeley researchers now show in experi

Secret behind 'nic-sickness' could help break tobacco addiction

by Robert Sanders,University of California - BerkeleyNicotine is addictive because it activates the brain’s dopamine network, which makes us feel good. UC Berkeley researchers now show in experi
Korean population study shows increased Parkinson's disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Korean population study shows increased Parkinson's disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Kosin University College of Medicine in Korea has found a correlation between patients with rheumatoid arthritis and

Korean population study shows increased Parkinson's disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Kosin University College of Medicine in Korea has found a correlation between patients with rheumatoid arthritis and
Some antidepressants take weeks to kick in, and scientists may now know why

Some antidepressants take weeks to kick in, and scientists may now know why

by Cara MurezMost folks know that certain antidepressants have to be taken for a few weeks before people start seeing improvement, and now a new study sheds light on that delay.Scientists have discove

Some antidepressants take weeks to kick in, and scientists may now know why

by Cara MurezMost folks know that certain antidepressants have to be taken for a few weeks before people start seeing improvement, and now a new study sheds light on that delay.Scientists have discove
Unraveling the mysteries of the brain with the help of a worm

Unraveling the mysteries of the brain with the help of a worm

byPrinceton UniversityNeurons in the microscopic worm C. elegans. The worm’s neurons have been genetically engineered to be color coded by their cell type. The names of each neuron are shown in

Unraveling the mysteries of the brain with the help of a worm

byPrinceton UniversityNeurons in the microscopic worm C. elegans. The worm’s neurons have been genetically engineered to be color coded by their cell type. The names of each neuron are shown in
Deep brain stimulation shows immediate improvement in arm and hand function post-brain injury, study finds

Deep brain stimulation shows immediate improvement in arm and hand function post-brain injury, study finds

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDeep brain stimulation may provide immediate improvement in arm and hand strength and function weakened by traumatic brain injury or s

Deep brain stimulation shows immediate improvement in arm and hand function post-brain injury, study finds

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDeep brain stimulation may provide immediate improvement in arm and hand strength and function weakened by traumatic brain injury or s
Researchers use a TV sitcom to uncover something about how the brain processes jokes

Researchers use a TV sitcom to uncover something about how the brain processes jokes

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Western University, Canada, have investigated the neural mechanisms underlying humor processing, specifically focusin

Researchers use a TV sitcom to uncover something about how the brain processes jokes

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Western University, Canada, have investigated the neural mechanisms underlying humor processing, specifically focusin
A large international study of migraine reveals new biological pathways for treatment

A large international study of migraine reveals new biological pathways for treatment

by deCODE geneticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large international study led by deCODE Genetics on the genetics of migraine provides novel insights into the biology of migraine enabling detectio

A large international study of migraine reveals new biological pathways for treatment

by deCODE geneticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large international study led by deCODE Genetics on the genetics of migraine provides novel insights into the biology of migraine enabling detectio
Researchers highlight benefits of sharing human brain data

Researchers highlight benefits of sharing human brain data

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, the scientific community has seen a push for more findable, accessible, interoperable, and reus

Researchers highlight benefits of sharing human brain data

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, the scientific community has seen a push for more findable, accessible, interoperable, and reus
What to know about epilepsy and providing first aid during a seizure

What to know about epilepsy and providing first aid during a seizure

by Jordan Clay,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is a common neurological condition which leads to seizures. It affects millions of people in the United States and

What to know about epilepsy and providing first aid during a seizure

by Jordan Clay,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is a common neurological condition which leads to seizures. It affects millions of people in the United States and
This next generation blue light could potentially promote or hinder sleep on command

This next generation blue light could potentially promote or hinder sleep on command

byAmerican Chemical SocietyWith the inherent sleep and wake cycle regulated by natural sunlight, the human body has evolved over millennia to be active during the day and to rest at night. Howev

This next generation blue light could potentially promote or hinder sleep on command

byAmerican Chemical SocietyWith the inherent sleep and wake cycle regulated by natural sunlight, the human body has evolved over millennia to be active during the day and to rest at night. Howev
Researchers identify new coding mechanism that transfers information from perception to memory

Researchers identify new coding mechanism that transfers information from perception to memory

byDartmouth CollegeMemory areas contain smaller pRFs compared to their paired perceptual areas. Left, group average pRF size with memory areas and perception areas overlaid. Nodes are threshold

Researchers identify new coding mechanism that transfers information from perception to memory

byDartmouth CollegeMemory areas contain smaller pRFs compared to their paired perceptual areas. Left, group average pRF size with memory areas and perception areas overlaid. Nodes are threshold