Brain Parasite in Rodents Which Is Also Present in Humans, May Allegedly Evolve Resulting to Zombification [Study]

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.13.2021 06:04 AM

A parasite called toxoplasmosa gondii that infects the brains of rodents, and also found in humans, could evolve and cause the much-dreaded zombie outbreak.

Neural Network From Brain to Eyes Evolves Much Earlier, Fish Genetics Study Shows

04.09.2021 08:37 AM

In a new discovery, the complex neural network that connects the brain to the eyes might have developed far earlier than previously thought, according to a new study.

Brain Molecule Playing Key Role in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

04.07.2021 07:55 AM

Scientists have pinpointed a brain molecule, microRNA-29, as a powerful controller of brain maturation, playing a key role in such neurodevelopmental disorders as autism.

Do Facial Features Show If One is Smart? Scientists Say No After Studying 76 Genes

04.06.2021 00:53 AM

Researchers from Stanford and KU Leuven identified 76 genes that affect the shape of the brain and face. But these genes do not explain the link between the face and cognitive ability, debunking pseudoscience beliefs between the two.

Sugary Drinks May Affect Your Child’s Memory Later in Life

04.01.2021 21:19 PM

A study recently showed that children who drink sugary drinks have a high risk of memory issues later in life.

Humans Love for Music: Mystery Solved Through Brain Scans

03.30.2021 06:22 AM

In a new study, researchers have proven what's taking place in the brain when humans are listening to a piece of music they love.

Artificial Intelligence Can Map How a Brain's Complex Network Works to Understand Sentences

03.25.2021 01:11 AM

Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center used AI and neuro-imaging to map the complex neural processes that let brains comprehend spoken sentences.

Loneliness and Wisdom are Linked on Neural Levels According to Research

03.09.2021 20:21 PM

Loneliness and wisdom are linked. And science has proof. New understandings into the neural activity associated with loneliness could help people improve the way it could be treated, a study says.

Afternoon Nap is Associated With Better Mental Agility, Here's Why

03.01.2021 19:28 PM

An afternoon nap is associated with better verbal fluency, locational awareness, and working memory. Experts say that taking power naps can clear the brain's jumbled thoughts.

Brain Stimulation Could Boost a Person's Courage and Remove Fear

02.26.2021 02:57 AM

Scientists have found a way to stimulate the brain to increase a person's courage and remove the feeling of fear. This will potentially help cure PTSD, phobias, and anxiety.

Neuroscience Explains What Happens to the Brain When One is in Love

02.13.2021 01:24 AM

Love can make a person feel so many desirable and less desirable feelings. The bottom line is that something strange is happening inside the brain when a person falls in love.

Why Do We See Colors Differently?

02.07.2021 22:32 PM

Scientists explain why people sometimes see different colors in an effort to find out what the prime function of color is.

Experts Explore the Part of the Brain That Responds To Beauty

02.03.2021 02:00 AM

There have been many theories about beauty for centuries, and yet beauty remains elusive. Scientists today explore which part of the brain responds to beauty.

Learning to Drive and Navigate Significantly Changes the Brain

02.02.2021 00:10 AM

Learning new things significantly changes the brain, such as learning how to drive. The UC Berkeley defines learning as an active process that builds on prior knowledge and occurs in a complex social environment.

12-Second Tactic: How to Train Your Brain To Be More Positive

01.30.2021 02:46 AM

There are ways to train our brain to be more positive. One of the most effective strategies is the 12-second tactic.

Therapeutic Wireless Rechargeable Tiny Brain Implant Can Be Controlled Using Smartphone

01.29.2021 06:00 AM

South Korean scientists have developed a therapeutic tiny brain implant that can be recharged outside of the body and controlled using smartphones.

Researchers Reveal Why Some People Take More Risks

01.29.2021 02:39 AM

Researchers studied brain scan and genetic data of over 12,000 patients and revealed how genetic disposition towards risky behaviors are embodied in the brain.

Believing is Seeing: Discovering the Link Between What We Expect to See and What Our Brain Tells Us

01.23.2021 01:09 AM

Scientists have discovered the link between what we're usually expecting to see and what our brain tells us we actually saw.

Childhood Emotional Neglect Leaves Intergenerational Effects on Brain

01.19.2021 04:45 AM

A new study showed that mothers who experienced childhood emotional neglect could leave intergenerational imprints that change brain structure and function.

Japanese Researchers Found Out How the Brain Paralyzes Muscles While in REM Sleep

01.14.2021 03:15 AM

Japanese researchers found a group of neurons in the brain of a mouse that suppresses unwanted movement in REM sleep.

Study Reveals Sleep Evolved Ahead of Brain Evolution

01.11.2021 21:00 PM

Researchers of a new study recently identified a state akin to sleep in a tiny, freshwater animal, also known as "hydra," which has simple anatomy and doesn't have a brain.