Medicine & TechnologyCurly hair in early humans offered protection from the sun's heat, conserved water, and potentially facilitated brain growth. Continue reading to learn more.
A new study shows a link between limited social contact and brain volume loss, particularly in dementia-affected areas. Continue reading to learn more.
Total sleep deprivation temporarily resets the mood of nearly half of people with major depressive disorder, according to brain scan research. Read the article to learn more.
Psychological studies on people with misophonia suggests that their sound hypersensitivity could be connected to their cognitive ability. Learn more about it in this article.
A study finds that escaped American minks regained almost full ancestral brain size, challenging the permanence of domestication-induced brain changes. Continue reading to learn more.
The CIA developed a training system that will enable humans to convert the energy of their mind and body into a laser beam that can transcend space and time. Find out more about the program in this article.
Scientists discover coffee's alertness may only be a placebo effect, not caffeine-based, through MRI scans on regular coffee drinkers. Continue reading to learn more details.
Researchers from University of Queensland received funding in developing treatments for motor neuron disease (MND) using the venom from a rare type of tarantula. Continue reading the article to find out more.
A different approach in mice experiments was used by neuroscientists where natural behavior is studied along with the use of machine learning. Find out more about it in this article.
A new study shows that changing one's diet to a Mediterranean one, which is rich in fresh vegetables and low in processed foods, can improve the biological age of the brain. Check it out in this article for more details.