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World’s most powerful MRI machine captures first stunning brain scans

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Michael Irving

An image of a human brain captured with the new Iseult MRI machine at a power of 11.7 Teslas, showing the level of detail possible

The world’s most powerful MRI machine has started proving its worth, by scanning living human brains. The resulting images give an ultra high resolution glimpse into the brain, which will help us better understand the nature of consciousness and treat neurodegenerative diseases.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: MRI, Imaging, Medical Imaging, Brain, Neuroscience, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, France

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Brain tumors 5x more likely when taking common contraceptives

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Paul McClure

Taking certain common contraceptive hormones for a year or more is associated with an increased risk of developing a brain tumor that requires surgical removal, according to a new study. The findings highlight the need for women to review their contrac… Continue reading Brain tumors 5x more likely when taking common contraceptives→

Beyond plaques: New Alzheimer’s treatment pathway discovered

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Michael Franco

New pathways to combating and treating Alzheimer's disease are emerging as researchers look for mechanisms beyond brain plaques

Researchers have discovered that limiting a certain enzyme can have a dramatic impact in protecting against the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. The finding could lead to a new class of drugs that fight the disease.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Lancaster University, University of Leeds, Dementia, Neuroscience, Brain

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New images show ‘demonic’ face distortions from rare condition

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Michael Irving

Imagine waking up one morning and finding that every face you see is distorted into demonic proportions, with pointy ears, narrow eyes and a terrifying grin. That’s a reality for some patients with a rare condition called prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), a… Continue reading New images show ‘demonic’ face distortions from rare condition→

Middle-age obesity linked to shape-shifting brain neurons

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Michael Franco

A change in shape to a particular structure of neurons was found to have a significant impact on obesity in rats. Researchers believe the finding will translate to humans and could help us fight our own middle-aged bulges one day.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Middle-age obesity linked to shape-shifting brain neurons→

Chemotherapy brain fog cleared with simple light and sound treatment

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Michael Irving

MIT scientists have shown in mice that a simple light and sound exposure therapy can reduce symptoms of 'chemo brain,' the cognitive issues that arise during chemotherapy

If you or someone you know has gone through chemotherapy, you might be familiar with the side effect commonly called ‘chemo brain.’ Scientists have now demonstrated a simple way to protect brain cells from damage using flashing lights and sounds at a certain frequency.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Cancer, Chemotherapy, Neuroscience, Neurological, Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Brain stimulation, Light, Sound, MIT, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis

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Flow: We really are unconscious when we’re ‘in the zone’

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Paul McClure

By analyzing the brain waves of improvising jazz musicians, researchers now understand how the brain achieves a creative flow state. The findings have practical implications for anyone – not just musicians – wanting to get ‘in the zone’ to generate cre… Continue reading Flow: We really are unconscious when we’re ‘in the zone’→

COVID brain fog drains 3-6 IQ points for more than a year

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Rich Haridy

Even mild cases of COVID cause significant, measurable cognitive deficits compared to those never infected with the virus, according to one of the largest studies of its type. COVID brain fog is real, and it can sap up to six IQ points for at least a y… Continue reading COVID brain fog drains 3-6 IQ points for more than a year→