Brain stimulation could treat anxiety in people with Parkinson's, scientists sayBrain stimulation may alleviate anxiety in Parkinson's patients, building on its effect on motor symptoms.
Microplastics Can Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier, A New Study Suggests - Here's Why That MattersMicroplastics have been found in human brains, indicating a serious health concern as they are showing higher concentrations than in other organs.
The Weight of All the Plastic in Your Brain May Make You QueasyMicroplastics are increasingly found in human brains, raising health concerns, especially regarding potential links to dementia.
Microplastics Can Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier, A New Study Suggests - Here's Why That MattersMicroplastics have been found in human brains, indicating a serious health concern as they are showing higher concentrations than in other organs.
The Weight of All the Plastic in Your Brain May Make You QueasyMicroplastics are increasingly found in human brains, raising health concerns, especially regarding potential links to dementia.
Could Humans Have a Brain Microbiome?The possibility of a brain microbiome in humans is supported by recent findings in other vertebrates.
Alzheimer's timeline shows changes start as trickle, become torrentAlzheimer's disease has two distinct phases, indicating a slow onset followed by rapid deterioration, with vulnerable neurons identified for potential early treatment.
Doctors Intrigued by Treatment That Makes Dead Brains Show Signs of LifeResearch indicates cellular function can be restored in a severed brain, igniting discussions on the ethical implications and potential for human brain reanimation.
This Fruit Fly Brain Simulation Will Convince You These Pests Are Actually GeniusesFruit flies' brain structures are similar to humans, aiding neuroscience research on neural communication.
Can Brain 'Organoids' Become Sentient? A Neuroscientist Tries to Answer the Startling QuestionEthical dilemmas in brain research highlight the need for safeguarding patients' rights and mental privacy as technology advances.
This scientist studied her own brain to explain why the benefits of a good night's sleep can be felt 15 days laterAna Triana Hoyos' research links brain activity with external factors, indicating that influences like mood and stress persist for about 15 days.
Part of brain network much bigger in people with depression, scientists findPeople with depression have a significantly larger brain network linked to attention compared to those without the condition.
Alzheimer's timeline shows changes start as trickle, become torrentAlzheimer's disease has two distinct phases, indicating a slow onset followed by rapid deterioration, with vulnerable neurons identified for potential early treatment.
Doctors Intrigued by Treatment That Makes Dead Brains Show Signs of LifeResearch indicates cellular function can be restored in a severed brain, igniting discussions on the ethical implications and potential for human brain reanimation.
This Fruit Fly Brain Simulation Will Convince You These Pests Are Actually GeniusesFruit flies' brain structures are similar to humans, aiding neuroscience research on neural communication.
Can Brain 'Organoids' Become Sentient? A Neuroscientist Tries to Answer the Startling QuestionEthical dilemmas in brain research highlight the need for safeguarding patients' rights and mental privacy as technology advances.
This scientist studied her own brain to explain why the benefits of a good night's sleep can be felt 15 days laterAna Triana Hoyos' research links brain activity with external factors, indicating that influences like mood and stress persist for about 15 days.
Part of brain network much bigger in people with depression, scientists findPeople with depression have a significantly larger brain network linked to attention compared to those without the condition.
Targeting a brain enzyme to curb obesityModulating endocannabinoids in the brain may offer a novel approach to combat obesity.
Daily briefing: What's next for Syria's science? A view from Nature's reporter who was a refugeeResearch has identified blood proteins that may serve as therapeutic targets for brain disorders.Google's Willow chip represents a breakthrough in accurate quantum computing.A new tracker has been launched to detail agreements between publishers and AI developers.
Andrew V. Schally obituary: Nobel prizewinner who transformed cancer therapies with research into brain hormonesAndrew V. Schally transformed the field of endocrinology with his discovery of brain hormones governing the pituitary gland.
Researchers use artificial intelligence to help ALS patient speak againDoctors are using AI to help ALS patients regain their voice by translating brain activity into speech.
Breakthrough as US researchers 'crack the autism code'A new AI method accurately diagnoses autism based on genetic markers and brain activity, reducing diagnosis time significantly.
The brain makes a lot of waste. Here's how it cleans itself upUnderstanding the brain's waste-removal system can lead to insights on preventing brain disorders.
Memories Are Made by Breaking DNA and Fixing It, Study in Mice FindsFormation of long-term memory involves DNA damage and repair cycle, aiding in memory consolidation.DNA breaks linked to learning and memory formation, revealing a new aspect of memory processes in the brain.
Revolutionizing the Study of Mental DisordersRDoC framework encourages continuum-based research on mental disorders.President G.H.W. Bush highlighted the importance of brain research in the 1990s.
Rare Condition Makes Man See Everybody as a DemonRare neurological disorder called prosopometamorphopsia causes distorted facial perceptions.Human brain can exhibit bizarre symptoms affecting perception of reality.