One type of brain cell might hold key to inflammation after head injury On 2018-11-08 By eliminating one type of immune cell in the brain, researchers were able to erase any evidence of inflammation following […]
Biologists use ‘mini retinas’ to better understand connection between eye and brain On 2018-10-26 IUPUI biologists are growing ‘mini retinas’ in the lab from stem cells to mimic the growth of the human retina. […]
Hallucinations associated with brain hyperactivity in people with macular degeneration On 2018-10-25 New research from the University of Queensland has shown for the first time that visual hallucinations in people with macular […]
Mind’s quality control center found in long-ignored brain area On 2018-10-25 The cerebellum can’t get no respect. Located inconveniently on the underside of the brain and initially thought to be limited […]
How does stress affect the brain? On 2018-10-25 Stress — especially when we experience it on a regular basis — takes a significant toll on our minds and […]
To see what’s right in front of you, your brain may need some rewiring On 2018-10-24 Life-changing moments are also brain-changing moments: everything from a first kiss to a last goodbye modifies cells within the skull. […]
Study gives new insight into how our brain perceives places On 2018-10-22 Nearly 30 years ago, scientists demonstrated that visually recognizing an object, such as a cup, and performing a visually guided […]
Scientists discover the region of the brain that registers excitement over a preferred food option On 2018-10-19 At holiday buffets and potlucks, people make quick calculations about which dishes to try and how much to take of […]
Hospitalization Tied to Brain Abnormalities in Older Adults On 2018-10-15 MONDAY, Oct. 15, 2018 — Hospitalization is associated with lower white matter integrity among older adults, according to a study […]
Human brain cell transplant offers insights into neurological conditions On 2018-10-11 In the new study, led by Imperial College London in collaboration with a group from the University of Cambridge, researchers […]