Astrocytes Found Responsible for Nerve Cell Death in Glaucoma

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.24.2020 07:00 AM

A new study reveals that astrocytes, the star-shaped glial cells in the CNS, play an essential role in the death of nerve cells in degenerative diseases. The researchers did trials on mice to study the effects of the cell in preventing nerve damage.

Scientists Establish How Dopamine ‘Tunes’ the Brain

06.24.2020 05:18 AM

New research analyzes how the brain processes further information in novel situations and a sense of reality, which is distorted for patients with psychosis. Scientists relate brain activity in a learning environment to the messenger chemical dopamine.

[BREAKTHROUGH] Scientists Discover a Particular Protein That Could Calm the Brain

06.18.2020 01:50 AM

Scientists gain insight on a brain protein responsible for the body's calm, showing promising results for future neuropsychological therapies.

Novel Mri Techniques May Have Better Outcomes in Treating Tremors Associated to Parkinson's Disease

06.15.2020 06:23 AM

Neurologists developed refined MRI methods to target specific brain areas linked to Parkinson's disease without surgery and lessen the adverse impact.

AI May Also Need Sleep Just Like Humans After Long Hours of Unsupervised Learning: Here's Why

06.09.2020 21:29 PM

Scientists found that the AI designed to mimic the human brain's function also needs to take a rest equivalent to sleep in humans to restore the neural network's stability.

Scientists Found a Way to Control the Brain and Decision Making Using Ultrasound Waves

05.20.2020 21:28 PM

Researchers have found a way to control decision-making abilities in monkeys. In their study, the authors used ultrasound therapy pointed at the monkey's frontal cortex. Scientists believe that this approach could be used to treat addiction and depression in the future.

Scientists Discover the Area of the Brain Where Pain Could be 'Turned Off'

05.19.2020 03:36 AM

In a study involving mice, researchers have determined that the amygdala, a part of the temporal lobe, could turn off pain signals in the brain. To learn more, click the link above and watch a video further explaining the functions of the amygdala.

Nearly Half of COVID-19 Patients in ICU Showed Brain Abnormalities, MRI Scans Revealed

05.12.2020 01:34 AM

6% percent of coronavirus patients suffer from acute stroke and 15% developed altered mental states, according to a new study.

Scientists Use Brain-Computer Interface to Study How Memory is Recorded as We Sleep, First Time in History

05.11.2020 02:43 AM

Brain-computer interface is used to show how short-term memories are filed during sleep to become long-term memories that can be recalled later.

Fact or Fiction: Does Having A Bigger Brain Make You More Intelligent? A New Study Gives Mind-Blowing Answer!

05.05.2020 07:49 AM

Examining University Challenge star Bobby Seagull's brain and its implication on the study of intelligence.

Coronavirus Patient’s First Symptom was Delirium; Neurologists Form Theory that Virus Could Invade the Brain

04.16.2020 03:48 AM

Doctors have discovered that not only can the coronavirus compromise the respiratory system, but it could also enter the nervous system as well. Studies show a number of coronavirus cases where patients displayed symptoms such as stroke, dementia, and loss of consciousness. Much is still unknown about the connection between the coronavirus and its effects on the brain, which is why further studies need to be done in order to come with a conclusion. To learn more, click the link above.

Stress Can Remodel Your Brain! Discover How to Prevent and Reverse It

04.15.2020 08:22 AM

A new study shows that stress can change the structure of the brain and also reveals a potential therapeutic target to prevent or reverse brain remodeling due to stress.

People Who Follow Mediterranean Diet Have up to 50% Lower Chances of Cognitive Decline

04.14.2020 05:28 AM

Does too much stress alter your cognition? How's your brain doing these days? Researchers claim that strict compliance with the Mediterranian diet helps lessen cognitive deficiencies. They say that eating fish twice a week helps as it slows down cognitive decline. Interested to find out more? Click the link above.

Learning Difficulties: Why Are They There?

03.03.2020 08:13 AM

According to a recent study, learning difficulties are mostly associated with poor connectivity and not on specific regions of the brain.

Blue Light Can Help Heal Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

01.21.2020 02:14 AM

Early-morning blue light exposure therapy has been shown to aid the healing process of people impacted by mild traumatic brain injury.

Study Says Having Goosebumps While Listening to Music Means your Brain is Special

01.09.2020 08:48 AM

Those who gets goosebumps while listening to music is said to have a very unique brain fiber A study was conducted by a former Harvard undergraduate named Matthew Sachs and it has shown that those who get chills and goosebumps while listening to music may have a different brain structure than those who do not get any goosebumps while listening to music.

Concussion Recovery Not Yet Clear For Children

12.04.2019 08:45 AM

This article will talk about on how recovering from concussion may pose some serious health risks for children.

5 Daily Habits That Negatively Affect the Brain and Should Be Stopped Before the Damage Becomes Irreversible

10.29.2019 08:17 AM

The human brain is both powerful and delicate and it is our personal responsibility to maintain the health and well-being of our brain. But habits like skipping meals, overeating, and smoking are slowly destroying them.

Artificial Intelligence and The Evolution Of Learning

09.28.2019 10:33 AM

Learning never stops and its very evolution may be the key to making artificial intelligence better than it already is.

Vegan Diets May Cause Brain Nutrient Deficiency

09.06.2019 08:40 AM

Vegan diets may be good, but a nutritionist says that giving up meat products may cause brain nutrient deficiency.

Lego-like Therapeutic Brain Implants That Can Be Controlled by a Smartphone

08.12.2019 13:15 PM

Compact therapeutic brain implants would potentially solve current issue on complex, bulky, and short-term drug and light delivery systems.