From odor to action: How smells are processed in the brain and influence behavior

by John Crimaldi, Brian H. Smith, Elizabeth Hong, Nathan Urban,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA dog raises its nose in the air before chasing after a scent. A mosquito zigzags back and

Updated on: February 18,2024

From odor to action: How smells are processed in the brain and influence behavior

by John Crimaldi, Brian H. Smith, Elizabeth Hong, Nathan Urban,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA dog raises its nose in the air before chasing after a scent. A mosquito zigzags back and

Updated on:February 18,2024

For epilepsy, yoga may be good for your mind

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor people with epilepsy, doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma about the disease along with reducing seizure frequency an

Updated on: January 10,2024

For epilepsy, yoga may be good for your mind

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor people with epilepsy, doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma about the disease along with reducing seizure frequency an

Updated on:January 10,2024

Novel tissue-derived brain organoids could revolutionize brain research

byPrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyAn image of a whole human fetal brain organoid. Stem cells are marked by SOX2 (grey) and neuronal cells (TUJ1) are color coded from pink to yellow

Updated on: January 09,2024

Novel tissue-derived brain organoids could revolutionize brain research

byPrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyAn image of a whole human fetal brain organoid. Stem cells are marked by SOX2 (grey) and neuronal cells (TUJ1) are color coded from pink to yellow

Updated on:January 09,2024

Analgesic effects of VR distraction and mindfulness scenes associated with different electroencephalography signatures

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVirtual reality (VR) can be used to modify patients' experience of pain. However, the current understanding of wha

Updated on: January 06,2024

Analgesic effects of VR distraction and mindfulness scenes associated with different electroencephalography signatures

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVirtual reality (VR) can be used to modify patients' experience of pain. However, the current understanding of wha

Updated on:January 06,2024

Alzheimer's experts offer tips for 'dementia-friendly' homes

by Cara MurezWhile most homes aren't designed to be dementia-friendly, they can easily be adapted, according to a national Alzheimer's disease group."Virtually every aspect of a home can

Updated on: April 18,2024

Alzheimer's experts offer tips for 'dementia-friendly' homes

by Cara MurezWhile most homes aren't designed to be dementia-friendly, they can easily be adapted, according to a national Alzheimer's disease group."Virtually every aspect of a home can

Updated on:April 18,2024

Trial begins of nasal vaccine for Alzheimer's disease

(HealthDay)—The first human clinical trial of a nasal vaccine to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease is set to begin after nearly 20 years of research.This is a "remarkable milestone,

Updated on: April 02,2024

Trial begins of nasal vaccine for Alzheimer's disease

(HealthDay)—The first human clinical trial of a nasal vaccine to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease is set to begin after nearly 20 years of research.This is a "remarkable milestone,

Updated on:April 02,2024

Knowing you have a brain aneurysm may raise risk of anxiety, other mental health conditions

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong people who had aneurysms (weakened areas in brain blood vessels), the risk of developing a mental health condition was higher than amon

Updated on: September 22,2024

Knowing you have a brain aneurysm may raise risk of anxiety, other mental health conditions

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong people who had aneurysms (weakened areas in brain blood vessels), the risk of developing a mental health condition was higher than amon

Updated on:September 22,2024

How 'calming' our spinal cords could provide relief from muscle spasms

byEdith Cowan UniversityCalming motoneurons may help relieve muscle spasms. Credit: Edith Cowan UniversityPoor sleep, difficulty moving and injuries from hitting something accidentally are just

Updated on: January 21,2024

How 'calming' our spinal cords could provide relief from muscle spasms

byEdith Cowan UniversityCalming motoneurons may help relieve muscle spasms. Credit: Edith Cowan UniversityPoor sleep, difficulty moving and injuries from hitting something accidentally are just

Updated on:January 21,2024

Newly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson's disease clarifies why the condition develops and how to halt it

by Matthew Farrer,The ConversationSchematic outline of the methodological framework used in the study. Credit:The Lancet Neurology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S1474-4422(24)00121-2Parkinson&

Updated on: April 27,2024

Newly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson's disease clarifies why the condition develops and how to halt it

by Matthew Farrer,The ConversationSchematic outline of the methodological framework used in the study. Credit:The Lancet Neurology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S1474-4422(24)00121-2Parkinson&

Updated on:April 27,2024

Test appraises brain patients' risk of becoming lost

by Bond UniversityCredit: David Wagner/public domainShowing photos of Queenslander houses to people with brain disorders could predict their risk of becoming lost during everyday outings.Thetest

Updated on: May 05,2024

Test appraises brain patients' risk of becoming lost

by Bond UniversityCredit: David Wagner/public domainShowing photos of Queenslander houses to people with brain disorders could predict their risk of becoming lost during everyday outings.Thetest

Updated on:May 05,2024

New state of mind: Rethinking how researchers understand brain activity

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding the link between brain activity and behavior is among the core interests of neuroscience. Having a better grasp

Updated on: April 28,2024

New state of mind: Rethinking how researchers understand brain activity

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding the link between brain activity and behavior is among the core interests of neuroscience. Having a better grasp

Updated on:April 28,2024

Why poor sleep quality can be a matter of life and death for migrant roofers

by Amy McCaig,Rice UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMigrant roofers in the U.S. helping communities rebuild from natural disasters often struggle with poor quality of sleep, according

Updated on: March 21,2024

Why poor sleep quality can be a matter of life and death for migrant roofers

by Amy McCaig,Rice UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMigrant roofers in the U.S. helping communities rebuild from natural disasters often struggle with poor quality of sleep, according

Updated on:March 21,2024