Brain Scans Reveal How Total Sleep Deprivation Impacts Individuals with Major Depressive Disorder

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.08.2023 00:38 AM

Total sleep deprivation temporarily resets the mood of nearly half of people with major depressive disorder, according to brain scan research. Read the article to learn more.

Connecting Misophonia and Intelligence: Is Noise Intolerance an Indicator of Advance Brain Processing?

07.07.2023 11:00 AM

Psychological studies on people with misophonia suggests that their sound hypersensitivity could be connected to their cognitive ability. Learn more about it in this article.

American Mink Regains Ancestral Brain Size Upon Escaping Captivity

07.06.2023 03:23 AM

A study finds that escaped American minks regained almost full ancestral brain size, challenging the permanence of domestication-induced brain changes. Continue reading to learn more.

CIA Energy Hologram Explained: Is It Possible To Reach the Gateway Experience?

07.01.2023 12:20 PM

The CIA developed a training system that will enable humans to convert the energy of their mind and body into a laser beam that can transcend space and time. Find out more about the program in this article.

Unmasking the Coffee Buzz: Is Alertness a Placebo Effect? Study Uncovers Surprising Brain Findings

06.30.2023 18:14 PM

Scientists discover coffee's alertness may only be a placebo effect, not caffeine-based, through MRI scans on regular coffee drinkers. Continue reading to learn more details.

Tarantula Research Receives Government Funding; Investigates Spider Venom Potential in Treating Motor Neuron Disease

06.21.2023 08:45 AM

Researchers from University of Queensland received funding in developing treatments for motor neuron disease (MND) using the venom from a rare type of tarantula. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Daytime Napping May Help Preserve Brain Health by Slowing Down Rate of Shrinkage As We Age

06.21.2023 07:37 AM

Regular napping during the daytime may contribute to our brain health. Continue reading to learn more.

From Neurons to Synapses: How Does the Nervous System Work?

06.19.2023 20:00 PM

The nervous system serves as the body's command center, relaying signals to various body parts. Read to learn more.

Why Do We Laugh? Here's the Science Behind Chuckles and Laughter

06.18.2023 20:20 PM

The physiology of laughter is actually quite complex, as it involves various brain and body regions. Read to learn more.

Observing Natural Behavior of Mice With Machine Learning as a New Approach in Neurological Experiments on Animals

06.15.2023 09:00 AM

A different approach in mice experiments was used by neuroscientists where natural behavior is studied along with the use of machine learning. Find out more about it in this article.

Mediterranean Diet Slows Signs of Brain Aging in People With Obesity, Research Shows

06.09.2023 23:16 PM

A new study shows that changing one's diet to a Mediterranean one, which is rich in fresh vegetables and low in processed foods, can improve the biological age of the brain. Check it out in this article for more details.

Longer Space Flights Could Structurally Affect the Human Brain, Study Reveals

06.09.2023 03:31 AM

The duration of spaceflights and the interval between each flight could structurally affect the ventricles and cerebrospinal fluid. Read to learn.

Octopus' Unconventional Superpower: RNA Editing for Environmental Adaptation in Cephalopods

06.08.2023 23:51 PM

An octopus can use RNA editing to adjust to temperature fluctuations, transitioning from warm summer waters to chilly ocean temperatures in winter. Read the article to learn more.

Homo naledi May Have Buried Their Dead, Engraved Cave Walls 300,000 Years Ago

06.07.2023 00:18 AM

Despite having smaller brains, controversial research suggests that Homo naledi participated in burial rituals and potentially engaged in memorial practices. Tap the article to learn more about these extinct human species.

How Does the Brain Consolidate Memories During Sleep? Scientists Explore the Link Between Sleep and Memory, Delve Deeper Into the Consolidation Process

06.05.2023 06:17 AM

The researchers hope that by knowing more about the link between memory and sleep, scientists could help individuals struggling with memory disorders. Read to learn more.

Walking Strengthens Neural Connections in Older Adults, Linking Exercise to Slow the Onset of Alzheimer's Disease

05.26.2023 02:16 AM

The research analyzed brain function and memory recall in older adults with typical cognitive abilities and those with mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to Alzheimer's. Read the article to learn more about the benefits of walking for mental health.

How Safe Is It To Use the Head in Hitting a Ball? Researchers Assess Long-Term Brain Health in Young Soccer Players

05.25.2023 06:17 AM

Check out this new study that debunks previous studies suggesting that frequently hitting a soccer ball using the head will lead to irreversible severe brain injury.

New Electronic Brain Implants Have Enabled Paralyzed Man To Walk for the First Time in 12 Years

05.25.2023 01:10 AM

The 40-year-old man, who experienced a spinal cord injury after a bicycle accident, regained leg control through new electronic brain implants. Check out this remarkable technology in this article.

Intracranial Electrode Implants Offer an Expansive View of Activity Patterns in the Brain and Provide Treatment Strategies for Chronic Pain

05.23.2023 09:15 AM

A study conducted by a group of researchers involving intracranial neural biomarkers provide doctors a better view of the chronic pain in the brain. Read the article to learn more about it.

Human Brain May Be Biased in Perceiving Sounds When Heard From the Left Side, Study Reveals

05.22.2023 07:57 AM

Neuroscientists found that the brain has a strange bias in perceiving voices from the left ear. Read the article to know more details.

Human Body’s Heaviest Organs: How Much Do They Weigh?

05.20.2023 21:50 PM

Some human body organs are heavier than others, but how much do the heaviest ones weigh? Read to find out.