Elon Musk’s Neuralink Hopes to Start Implant Trials on Humans Within Half a Year

TECH & INNOVATION 12.01.2022 08:30 AM

Elon Musk's Neuralink may proceed with human trials in 2023. Read to know more. Last Wednesday, Elon Musk mentioned that Neuralink, his neurotechnology company dedicated to brain-computer interfaces, may proceed with implanting devices in a person's head in six months, as reported by The Verge.

525-Million-year-Old Fossils of a Tiny Sea Creature With a Preserved Nervous System Solves Century-old Debate on Brain Evolution

11.28.2022 02:22 AM

Fossils of an ancient worm with a nervous system challenges the long-held belief that brains do not fossilize. Read the article to learn more about this discovery.

Man Impales Skull and Brain With a Metal Rod While Working on a Farm: How Did It Affect Him?

11.23.2022 07:30 AM

A man from Portugal skewered his skull and brain with a metal rod while he was working on his farm. Check out what happened to him after and find out how similar it is to Phineas Gage's case.

Physical Brain Changes Detected in People Who Had COVID-19 Infection

11.22.2022 01:59 AM

A new study found that COVID-19 is linked to serious long-term complications even months after recovery from the infection. Check out how the deadly virus changed the brain in some patients.

Brain Implant Powered by Breathing May Help Improve Lives of People With Neurological Disorders

11.15.2022 10:53 AM

Researchers developed a way to charge brain implants solely through breathing movements, overcoming a major hurdle in charging an object inside a human body. Read the article to find out more.

Rats Can Move Their Heads to Musical Beats Too, Demonstrating It's Not Just a Human Ability

11.12.2022 02:03 AM

Researchers recorded the head movements of rats while they listen to music playing and found that they bop in time to the beat, like humans. Learn more about this discovery in this article.

New Magnetic Material Emulates Synapses of Neuron, Mimics How Information is Stored in the Brain

11.09.2022 07:50 AM

Researchers developed a magnetic material that can replicate how synapses of neurons work, and mimic learning that occurs in the brain during deep sleep. Read the article to learn more.

What Happens After Decapitation? Experts Explain How Long Humans Can Live Without A Head

11.02.2022 08:52 AM

Decapitation happens when the head is separated from the body. But how long does a human live after that? Read the article to know the answer and learn what happens next.

Insoluble Plaques in the Brain Might Not Be the Cause of Alzheimer's Disease, New Theory Suggests

10.15.2022 01:10 AM

The buildup of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain was generally thought to be responsible for dementia symptoms in Alzheimer's disease, but a new theory suggested otherwise. Check out the new theory that proposes another possible cause of the disease.

Live Human Brain Cells in a Dish Taught Itself To Play Pong Based on Recent Study

10.13.2022 05:30 AM

A recent study suggests that the human brain in a dish can play pong. How is that possible, read here to know more!

Patients Recovered from Stroke During Infancy Process Sentences on the Right Brain

10.11.2022 03:30 AM

A new study showed that newborn babies who experienced a stroke on the left side of the brain can still learn a language. However, it's the right side of the brain that works. Continue reading to learn more about the new research.

Childhood Brain Disease Treatment Revealed in New Study; Scientists Discover the Promising Drug Through Gene-edited Sheep

10.10.2022 10:30 AM

Researchers used gene-edited sheep to develop a potential drug treatment for a deadly brain disease that affects children. Read to know more about this finding.

Adult Brain Can Partially Restore Vision From Inherited Blindness With Retinoid Therapy

10.07.2022 03:31 AM

Visually impaired adults could start to see after a serendipitous discovery in the brain's capabilities of partially recovering from inherited blindness. Read the article to learn more.

3D Nanoprinted Electrodes Hold Potential for Personalized Treatment of Neurological Disorders

10.06.2022 08:30 AM

Researchers pioneered a new type of microelectrode array that holds the potential to transform how doctors treat neurological disorders. Read the article to learn more.

What's the Science Behind Deja Vu? Scientists Might Be Closer to Answering This Mysterious Phenomenon

10.05.2022 08:30 AM

Scientists investigate a near-century-old hypothesis to explain the science behind the phenomenon of deja vu, which means "already seen" in French. Read the article to learn more.

First Ever 3D Fossilized Brain of a Worm That Lived in the Oceans 500 Million Years Ago Found in China

10.05.2022 02:53 AM

Scientists uncovered an unexpected fossilized embryo of a worm-like creature from the Cambrian period, revealing a tiny doughnut-shaped brain. Read the article to learn more about it.

Previous COVID-19 Infection Linked to Neurological Conditions in Millions of People

09.26.2022 10:30 AM

An estimated 6.6 million people in the US who had COVID-19 have suffered neurological conditions, such as stroke, cognitive and memory problems, depression, and anxiety. Read the article to know more.

Cognitive Fatigue Is Real: Here's Why Thinking Hard for Hours Every Day is Tiring

09.23.2022 20:33 PM

Physical labor wears people out, but sitting around thinking hard for hours is also taxing. Check out what scientists say about why many people experience cognitive fatigue.

Deep Brain Stimulation Can Offer Significant Relief to OCD Patients, Research Suggests

09.23.2022 04:02 AM

A study found that the remedy called “deep brain stimulation” can offer substantial relief to as many as two-thirds of the OCD patients. Read to know more.

Dementia Risk Linked to Sleep; New Study Suggests Early Bedtime or Sleeping Too Long Increases the Chances of Developing the Disease

09.21.2022 23:36 PM

A recent study found that people who sleep for longer than eight hours and those who go to bed before 9pm are at a high risk of acquiring dementia. Read to know more.

Meningitis Causing Fungi Change its Shape to Enter the Brain

09.21.2022 11:45 AM

Researchers found out that the smallest specie of a fungi can enter the brain resulting to menigitis. Read on and know how dangerous the fungi is.