Exercise seems to endow a wealth of benefits, from the release of happiness-inducing hormones to higher physical fitness. New research […]
Parkinson’s disease warning: The unusual sign in your nose that could be a warning
Parkinson’s disease worsens over time and affects mostly the motor system. The cause of the disease is unknown, but it […]
Highest-resolution human brain ‘parts list’ to date lays road map to better treatments
A new study from the Allen Institute for Brain Science has written the most detailed “parts list” of the human […]
Brain takes a beating as arteries age
Researchers in Umeå, Sweden, have presented a model that explains why memory deteriorates as the body ages. With age, the […]
Shrinking brain tumours and opening the door for targeted cancer therapies
A new drug, known as IP1867B, could be used for future treatments of brain tumours. Dr. Richard Hill led the […]
Brain activity may help predict success of CBT in depression
In a new study, led by the University of Glasgow and published in Science Advances, scientists show that brain activity […]
Brain scans of incarcerated men reveal reduced gray matter in homicide offenders
The brains of murderers look different from those of people convicted of other crimes—differences that could be linked to how […]
Area of brain linked to spatial awareness and planning also plays role in decision making
New research by neuroscientists at the University of Chicago shows that the posterior parietal cortex (PPC), an area of the […]
Hidden consciousness detectable with EEG just days after brain injury
Close analysis of EEG data reveals that nearly 1 in 7 brain-injured ICU patients shows evidence of hidden consciousness just […]
How information is like snacks, money, and drugs—to your brain
Can’t stop checking your phone, even when you’re not expecting any important messages? Blame your brain. A new study by […]