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Fascinating new findings into how clusters of ‘brain stars’ retain memories has changed what we know about how they’re held in our minds.
Tags: Baylor College of Medicine, Neuroscience, Brain, Memory, Alzheimer’s disease, PTSD, Neural Network, neurons
Continue reading ‘Brain stars’ store our memories like a microscopic filing cabinet
Spanning nearly 100 laboratories in 45 countries, landmark research has, for the first time, shown an association between genetic brain size and neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). And while it doesn’t prove causation, it’s a big step forward in being able to assess risk factors and provide early intervention.
Category: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body & Mind
Tags: QIMR Berghofer, University of Southern California, ADHD, Parkinson’s Disease, Genetics, Diagnosis, Brain
Continue reading ADHD and Parkinson’s disease linked to gene-driven brain volume
A laser-driven device that offers instant feedback on a patient’s stroke risk could revolutionize current difficult methods of accurate assessment and provide a portable, affordable and non-invasive way for clinicians to make life-saving interventions…. Continue reading Laser headband non-invasively IDs stroke risk in real time
An innovative start-up is out to change how attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is managed, bypassing the traditional route of medication to instead use non-invasive light electrical brain stimulation delivered by a headband worn for just 2… Continue reading World-first ADHD headband treats symptoms in 20 minutes per day
Neurotech company Synchron has been making massive strides over the past couple of years. It’s just announced that a trial participant has used its brain-computer interface (BCI) to turn on the lights in his home, see who is at the door, and choose wha… Continue reading Surgery-free Neuralink rival enables thought-controlled smart home
Researchers have discovered a fascinating new link between the gut and the brain: swallowing nutritious food causes the release of the feel-good chemical serotonin. The findings open the door to developing new treatments for eating disorders.Continue R… Continue reading Brain releases feel-good serotonin after swallowing “good food”
Whether we’ve watched athletes do it or had the misfortune to experience it ourselves, ‘choking’ at an important moment when the pressure is on comes down to more than mental fortitude. For the first time, scientists have uncovered a set of neurons tha… Continue reading Choking under pressure: Brain neurons misfire when the stakes are highest
A new study has somewhat redeemed the tau protein, which up to now has been associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Turns out, the protein has a ‘good guy’ role, helping to protect against harmful free radicals in the brain and promoting healthy aging.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Aging, Baylor College of Medicine
Continue reading Alzheimer’s-linked tau protein gets a surprising redemption story
Like a computer system with built-in redundancies, a study has revealed that brains use three different sets of neurons to store a single memory. The finding could one day help soften painful memories in people who’ve suffered trauma.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Brain found to store three copies of every memory
A severe brain injury can leave patients unresponsive to stimuli, but they may be more aware than we realize. A new study of brain activity has shown that up to a quarter of unresponsive patients may exhibit “hidden consciousness.”Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading “Hidden consciousness” may be present in 25% of unresponsive patients