Brain Size Actually Matters In Terms Of Evolution, A Recent Study On Songbird Reveals

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.15.2017 17:02 PM

Scientists found the evolution behind the various brain sizes and functionality. Neuroscientists from Cornell University have collected 58 species of songbirds from 20 different families and studied the evolution of brain sizes.

Jewel Wasp Has Abilities To Turn Cockroaches Into Zombies

05.12.2017 02:20 AM

A special chemical blend which is injected into the brains of cockroaches by the demon jewel wasp can easily turn the cockroaches into zombies, making them a pawn, totally in the wasp’s control.

Fruit Fly Uses Rhodopsin 7 As A Light-Sensing Molecule In Its Brain

05.11.2017 14:06 PM

A newly discovered molecule called Rhodopsin 7 acts as a light-sensing molecule in fruit fly brain. Scientists from the University of California started a light cycle test to chek the expression pattern of Rh7 in fruit flies.

Human Brain Functioning Shows One Handed People Have Areas Of Brain Organized By Functions

05.02.2017 17:46 PM

This study was done on one handed people and finding is considered to be a great change of the whole concept for understanding the working of the brain.

Brain’s Reward System Says That Alcoholism Tends To Be "More Rewarding" In Women Than Men

04.28.2017 04:28 AM

Alcoholism is known to be more common in men; however, a study suggests that a woman’s brain interprets it as “more rewarding”

Brain Tumor Vaccine: Combination Therapy Offers Promising Survival Results For Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Patients

04.17.2017 17:33 PM

Find out the surprising result of the brain tumor vaccine study here. Brain tumor vaccines are now showing outstanding results as Brain Tumor Alliance announced.

Good Time To Erase Bad Memories: It Is Possible To Delete Tragic Incidents Claim Scientists

04.11.2017 07:57 AM

Our memories aren't as permanent as we once thought, Scientists believe unhappy memories can be deleted or replaced with happy ones.

Fruit Diet Helped The Primates' Brain To Evolve

03.28.2017 03:51 AM

A new study concludes Fruit rich diet drove primates to evolve big brains. The fruit-eating animals turned out to have 25 percent more brain tissue than others.

Correlation Between Genes & Brain Activity Paves Way To An Emerging Research Field

03.27.2017 06:28 AM

One research showed significant correlations between the data from the genes and the brain towards how memory is processed.

‘Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder’: Cause Discovered Geared Towards Treatment

03.18.2017 10:20 AM

A new research has established the connection on how the absence of essential protein causes obsessive-compulsive disorder. How does this affect the treatment platform of the disorder?

Brain Functions Several Minutes After Death, Heart Dies First

03.14.2017 03:23 AM

It is going to take a while for the brain to cease functioning even if the body has died. Doctors at a Canadian intensive care unit accidentally stumbled on a patient that continues to experience brainwaves for about 10 minutes after his life support was cut.

Human Brain is as Powerful as Digital & Analog Computers Combined; Uses 90 Percent of its Capacity

03.13.2017 02:55 AM

A new study challenges the common belief that human brain's functions such as learning, memory, and perception occur in the central part of neurons called soma.

Study: Electric Brain Stimulation Boosts Creativity

03.07.2017 12:04 PM

Researchers believe that the combination of electrical stimulation of the brain and the effort to create enhances creativity.

5 Super Foods To Help Keep Your Brain Sharp And Focused

02.28.2017 18:20 PM

Eating the right kinds of food can help keep the brain healthy and sharp. Here are 5 super foods that can help enhance cognitive function.

Brain, Spine Implants Give Clearer Communication To Human As It Let Paralyzed Monkey Walk Again

02.23.2017 01:05 AM

David Borton was surprised to see the success of the brain and spine implant to animals. That's why with full effort, they manage to use the idea with human subjects.

People With ADHD Have Smaller Brain Structure Related Emotions

02.17.2017 01:12 AM

People with ADHD is proven to have smaller brain structure related to emotions . Many people have ADHD, but where did it come from? A new study suggests that it might have been from of delayed maturation of the brain.

Valentine's Day: Role Of The Brain In Expressing Love

02.09.2017 11:08 AM

Valentine's Day is already approaching wherein love is celebrated throughout the world. However, does everyone know that heart is not the only body organ responsible in expressing love and attraction?

Obesity Versus Serotonin: Discovery On The Fat-Burning Mechanism Of Brain Hormone

02.02.2017 03:16 AM

Serotonin agonists and antagonists are always available to suppress appetite until its use was put on control because of side-effects. Recently, some scientists have discovered on how does serotonin burns fat that could lead into a major advancement in the pharmaceutical industry.

Study Links Morphine To Brain Changes

01.16.2016 11:12 AM

A new study revealed that the changes in the brain has been rapidly triggered by morphine. Morphine is a type of effective painkiller drug used to treat aching body parts such as the head or lower back.

Research Team Figuring Out How Brains Handle Huge Amounts Of Data

12.29.2015 02:24 AM

Georgia Tech researchers came up with a mathematical algorithm that may be the key in understanding how the brain works.

Toxoplasma Parasite Might Alter Behavior

12.10.2015 00:04 AM

Scientists discovered how Toxoplasma gondii 'hijacks' a person's brain and might change his/her behavior.