Largest, Most Complex Insect's Brain Map Ever Made Shows Neural Connection

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.10.2023 23:40 PM

Researchers constructed the most sophisticated brain map of an insect to date, a milestone breakthrough in neuroscience that moves scientists closer to a genuine grasp of the mechanics of cognition. Read the article to learn more.

Sick With the Flu? Scientists Find Throat Neurons That Detect Infection Signs, Alert the Brain

03.09.2023 07:32 AM

Scientists have discovered neurons in the throat that alert the brain of a flu infection. Read to learn more.

Does Truth Serum Work? Here's How These Mind-Altering Drugs Manipulate Your Brain

03.06.2023 09:25 AM

Truth serum has been used to manipulate people, to tell the truth. Read the article to know if it works.

Organoid Intelligence Computer That Uses Lab-Grown Organs Could Be Developed Soon, Scientists Say

02.28.2023 09:30 AM

Experts believe that the next computing stage is organoid intelligence in which lab-grown tissues will be inserted into a computer to make it think like humans. Read the article to learn more details.

How Do Octopus Brains Control Their Behavior? Scientists Successfully Recorded Their Brain Waves While Moving

02.24.2023 01:32 AM

Scientists successfully recorded brain activity from a moving octopus to understand their behavior and cognition. Read the article to learn more.

Camouflage Mysteries: Brain Map Sheds Light on This Unique Ability

02.15.2023 00:25 AM

Scientists devised the first in-depth brian map of cuttlefish that sheds light on its unique camouflaging capabilities. Read to know more.

Spinosaurus Brain Recreated; Theropod Dinosaur Ancestors Have Less Developed Olfactory Bulbs, 'Non-Specialized' Brains

02.14.2023 08:30 AM

Researchers recreated the brain of spinosaurus to get information about their sensory abilities. Continue reading for the full story.

Is Swimming in Cold Water Good For Your Brain and Mental Health? These MRI Scans Say So

02.07.2023 23:24 PM

MRI scans reveal brain changes that take place after taking a cold bath or swimming in cold water. Read to know more.

Human Brain Organoids Integrated Into Rats to Repair Injuries in Their Visual Processing Systems

02.03.2023 04:09 AM

Researchers said that brain organoids, which are clumps of lab-grown neurons, may integrate with rat brains and respond to visual stimuli. Read the article to learn more details.

Music Therapy for Stress, Anxiety, Depression? Playing Piano Improves Mood, Enhances Cognitive Operation [STUDY]

02.02.2023 20:28 PM

Learning how to play piano has been seen to boost the brain's multisensory processing and to positively impact one's mood. Read to know more.

Oldest Fossilized Vertebrate Brain Has Been Hiding Inside a Fossil Fish Skull for 319 Million Years

02.02.2023 04:07 AM

The fossilized skull of the ancient fish, which swam in an estuary 319 million years ago, may hold the secrets of animal brain evolution. Check it out in this article to learn more.

Being Stuck in Traffic For Just 2 Hours Could Cause Decreased Brain Function [STUDY]

02.01.2023 21:00 PM

Considering these brain damage effects, people may want to think twice about rolling down their windows when stuck in traffic. Read to know more.

Obesity May Lead to Cognitive Decline That Mirrors Alzheimer's Disease; Can Weight Loss Make a Difference?

02.01.2023 01:29 AM

By observing cortical thinning in different patient groups, researchers have discovered that obesity could lead to neurodegeneration that is similar to Alzheimer's Disease. Read to know more.

How Can Blood Test Predict Alzheimer's Disease Risk? Scientists Looked at Changes in Neurogenesis Prior to Clinical Diagnosis

01.30.2023 05:38 AM

Scientists developed a novel blood test that could detect Alzheimer's disease 3.5 years before a diagnosis. Check it out in this article to know how it works.

Brain's 'Zone of Uncertainty' Could Be Working With Neocortex To Manage Memory Formation

01.26.2023 22:09 PM

While not much is known about the brain's zone of uncertainty, it has been seen to be interestingly involved in learning and memory formation. Read to know more.

Silent Synapses Abound in Adult Brain, Study Says

01.25.2023 23:47 PM

Surprisingly, 30% of synapses within the brain cortex of adult mice were found to be silent synapses. Read to know more.

New Device That Uses Vortex Ultrasound Breaks Down Blood Clots Better Than Existing Techniques

01.25.2023 18:07 PM

Existing treatments for cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) use drugs to dissolve blood clots, but the new device uses vortex ultrasound to eliminate them. Read the article to learn more about them.

2-Hour Exposure to Traffic Pollution Decreases Brain's Functional Connectivity, Study Says

01.25.2023 05:43 AM

Exposure to diesel exhaust can impair the brain's function, according to a new study. Read on for the full details.

Nasal Spray Could Help Deliver Antibodies That Heal Stroke-like Damage in the Brain, Study Suggests

01.18.2023 22:23 PM

Antibodies sprayed into the nostrils of rats resulted in healing brain damage from stroke, which may be due to the drug passing through the nerves. Read the article to learn more.

'Focused Ultrasound' Neurosurgery Treats Essential Tremor Using Light Beams Without Brain Incisions

01.16.2023 10:00 AM

A new treatment for essential tremor uses light beams and leaves no surgery incisions, introducing the focused ultrasound neurosurgery. Read on to know more about this news!

Dinosaur Brains May Have Been Packed With Neurons as Modern Primates, Suggesting T. Rex Was Smarter Than Previously Thought

01.16.2023 01:23 AM

A scientist found that bird brains are in proportion to dinosaur brains and believed that T. rex could be brainier than previously thought. Read the article to find out more.