Brain Disorder vs Stigma: Psychiatric Disorders Wrongly Deduced as Innate and Long-Lasting, Research Says

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.30.2021 04:23 AM

A new study shows that psychiatric conditions diagnosed through brain scans are often perceived as inborn and long-lasting, unlike those diagnosed through behavioral tests.

Part of Brain That Controls Habits Found Responsible for Encoding New Learnings, Neuroscience Research Reveals

08.27.2021 08:37 AM

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai's new study reveals that a part of the brain that controls habits may also play a critical role in learning new things. Researchers hope to learn new insights about neurons and circuits that underlie neurological disorders involving behavior control.

Cuttlefish: Extraordinary Sharp Memory of Sepia officinalis Breaks Aging Limitations

08.18.2021 02:23 AM

The unbelievable sharp memory of cuttlefish was analyzed in recent research, and it was found that their ability does not fade quickly.

Protein Droplets Viscosity and Surface Tension Leads to New Neurodegenerative Disease Indicators, Targets Solution to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS

08.14.2021 03:47 AM

New research led by Rutgers University suggests a novel technique of quantifying neurodegenerative diseases from protein droplets.

Neuroproteomes: New Method of Labeling Proteins in the Brain, May Benefit Therapy for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s Disease

08.13.2021 05:39 AM

A new technique of labeling proteins found in the neuron has been developed by experts in line with the study of neuroproteomes and brain illness correlations.

Dementia Can Now Be Diagnosed in Just One Brain Scan, Detection of Early Signs of Mental Ability Decline Possible

08.10.2021 10:16 AM

Scientists develop an AI that can identify the condition from just one brain scan - years before memories start to fade.

How Do Brain Cells Form? Scientists Introduce Molecular Atlas that Mapped Fetal Development of Brain

07.29.2021 06:40 AM

Researchers created a molecular atlas that details the fetal development of brain cells to better understand the brain and develop better therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative diseases.

Coffee and Brain: Can Too Much Coffee Consumption Lead to Dementia and Stroke?

07.26.2021 07:05 AM

A recent study on coffee consumption finds that excessive drinking of the world's famous beverage can increase the risk of dementia, stroke, and could even shiirnk brain volume.

Dopamine Impulses Can Be Controlled in the Brain of Mice in Anticipation of Rewards

07.24.2021 03:00 AM

Scientists from UC San Diego showed that mice can willfully control dopamine impulses, the "feel-good" brain chemical, for rewards.

Brain-Computer Interface: Bioengineers Warn About Consequences of 'Bleak Cyborg Future'

07.21.2021 01:59 AM

The ICL discussed the possible effects of brain-computer interface technology to our present age, and how it can result into a bleak cyborg future, in theri latest study.

Man Whose Voice Was Silenced for Years Can Communicate Now, Thanks to His Brain's Electrical Impulses

07.15.2021 01:09 AM

With voice silenced for years, an extensively paralyzed man was able to communicate, using technology that decodes electrical impulses produced by his brain each time he attempts to speak.

'Grandmother Neuron' May Exist After All: Scientists Found Cells that Links Face Perception and Memory

07.13.2021 01:27 AM

New research on monkeys may have found the long-sought-after grandmother neuron. These are neurons that code specific information, that link sensory neurons, and memory.

Neural Activity of Bats' Hippocampus Reveals An Important Mammalian Built-In Navigation System

07.12.2021 03:01 AM

Scientists take a peek inside the brains of Egyptian fruit bats to find the built-in navigation system that is present in most mammals. This tells them to focus on future locations than on present locations.

NCyborg Program: Can AI Robots Assist in Stroke Rehabilitation? Neuroscientists Develop Brain-Computer Interface to Find Out

07.09.2021 23:07 PM

A new rehabilitation technique for stroke survivors had been developed, and it includes a brain-computer interface.

First-of-its-Kind Brain Signal Detected Hinting at More Powerful Brain Capabilities

06.28.2021 01:21 AM

Neurology experts discovered more capabilities exhibited by brain through cerebral cortex signals. Scientists have recently discovered a unique never-before-seen brain cell signaling occurring in the human brain.

Blood Cell Proteins That Deliver Oxygen Related to Cognitive Decline and Brain Aging

06.21.2021 07:18 AM

A recent study suggests a possible connection between the proteins found in red blood cells and brain aging.

Super-Resolution Brain Scanning Producing Images Better Than Traditional PET

06.14.2021 07:45 AM

A new scanning system was developed to easily conduct imaging of the brain. This super-resolution technique can be a solution to detect early signs and treatments of neurological disease including Alzheimer's.

Brain Activation Underlying Adolescent Development Might Explain Risk Factors for Mental Health Disorders in Adulthood

06.09.2021 03:57 AM

The largest longitudinal study on brain activation that underlies adolescent development reveals cognitive function maps that might help explain risk factors for mental and physical health challenges in adulthood.

Recent Neurological Study Suggests Short Breaks Replay Memories, Help People Learn New Skills

06.09.2021 02:14 AM

A recent study conducted by NIH shows that short breaks have a significant impact on the way people learn new skills.

Adolescents Who Stopped Studying Math After 16 Are at Greater Disadvantage in Cognitive Development

06.08.2021 06:10 AM

A new study suggests that adolescents who stop studying math after 16 show reduced levels of a critical chemical in the brain that is responsible for cognitive development, leaving them at a disadvantage.

TV Binging Habits Could Lead to Brain Deterioration, Hastened Cognitive Decline

06.07.2021 07:56 AM

Experts warn that spending too much time watching your favorite TV shows could lead to brain deterioration and hastened cognitive decline because the brain doesn't get the exercise it needs to function properly.