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How does a brain eating amoeba enter the human body?

The news of the death of a 14 year old boy in Kerala has raised several questions. The young boy died due to an infection by a brain eating amoeba. He was under treatment for amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters.

The Times of India

Scientists identify brain pathway that triggers migraines — bringing us closer to a cure

Discovery may help develop new class of migraine drugs

The Independent UK

Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills 3: Know About Highly Fatal Naegleria Fowleri Infection

Three children, including a 5-year-old, have succumbed to an infection from a rare brain-eating amoeba in India in the past two months.

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Nanoscopic motor proteins in the brain build the physical structures of memory

The puzzle of memory has intrigued philosophers and intellects for a very long time. Plato and Aristotle believed that memory was found only in the realm of the soul and the mind, but there was nothing corporeal or physical about it. Memory is closely tied to our sense of self…

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Optical Illusion: Can you spot a cat in this picture?

Brain teasers are engaging puzzles that demand mental effort and a high IQ to come to a solution. They also offer a quick mental workout for the mind and are an interesting activity to boost your IQ level. Great for adults, kids, and people surviving with declining brain health, brain…

The Times of India

Father Defies Brain Tumor, Scales Peak To Support Research‌

Andy Hampton overcomes tumor-induced paranoia, impaired senses, and gears up to climb for Brain Tumour Research, showing resilience.‌ ‌

Zenger

“Where’s The Car?“: “Glitch In The Matrix” Has People Baffled

This orange Corvette C8 seemed to be playing a game of hide and seek with all of our minds. The post “Where’s The Car?“: “Glitch In The Matrix” Has People Baffled first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Indonesia gov ransomware chaos may be over after hack group apologizes and says it has shared decrypt keys

Brain Cipher group, which was behind the massive ransomware attack on the Indonesian government, released the decrypt keys and apologized publicly for its actions.

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People Share Interesting Wildlife Facts That Not A Lot Of People Know, Here Are The 40 Best Ones

Someone asked “What’s a fascinating fact about wildlife that most people are unaware of?” and people shared their best examples. The post People Share Interesting Wildlife Facts That Not A Lot Of People Know, Here Are The 40 Best Ones first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Our blood-brain barrier stops bugs and toxins getting to our brain. Here’s how it works

Our brain is an extremely complex and delicate organ. Our body fiercely protects it by holding onto things that help it and keeping harmful things out, such as bugs that can cause infection and toxins.

The Conversation

Here's what's going on with the average 80-year-old brain

In the wake of last week’s presidential debate, many Americans having aging on the brain.

Fortune

Scientists just grew the 1st-ever 'minibrains' from multiple people's cells

Hybrid brain organoids could be used to test how people respond differently to drugs before clinical trials begin, researchers say.

LiveScience

Intuit's CFO moves his employees to new roles every two years. Here's why

“I'll make sure my leaders are always feeling the brain hurt because that makes sure you're growing,” says Intuit CFO Sandeep Aujla.

Fortune

What Is Kisunla? Know All About New FDA-Approved Drug For Alzheimer's Disease

Kisunla manufactured by Eli Lilly could significantly slow cognitive decline in people with early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease, according to results of the company's clinical trials.

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The Independent UK

FDA approves a second Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease

U.S. health officials have approved a new Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease

The Times of India

Unlocking the secrets to mental resilience: The magnificent trio of Magnesium, Zinc and Iron

Not a day goes by without the report of a shocking case of suicide or self-harm. Discussions about these cases among friends, colleagues, or relatives reveal two common responses: people who overly sympathize with it and those who are critical. I am more concerned about the mental health of the…

The Conversation

Why most people are right handed but left eyed

Whether you’re left, right or ambidextrous, “handedness” is part of our identity. But a lot of people don’t realise that we have other biases too and they are not unique to humans. My colleagues and I have published a new study that shows aligning our biases in the same way…

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Interest grows in fly agaric – but here’s why you shouldn’t confuse it with ‘magic mushrooms’

Psilocybin, a compound found in many types of mushrooms, is an antidepressant with potential use in treating anxiety. Unfortunately, unscrupulous vendors have used these clinical results to sell products made from an unrelated and somewhat toxic mushroom: Amanita muscaria.

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Inverse

A Groundbreaking Prosthetic Lets Amputees Literally Control Their Limb with Their Brain

The technology will let users more easily walk on uneven surfaces and perform more complex movements.

LiveScience

Bionic legs plugged directly into nervous system enable unprecedented 'level of brain control'

A first-of-its-kind study demonstrated that a new nervous system-controlled bionic leg helps leg amputees walk more naturally than traditional prosthesis.

The Conversation

From diagnosing brain disorders to cognitive enhancement, 100 years of EEG have transformed neuroscience

Electroencephalography, or EEG, was invented 100 years ago. In the years since the invention of this device to monitor brain electricity, it has had an incredible impact on how scientists study the human brain.

Inverse

The Forgotten Factor Driving Rising Asthma Rates, Developmental Delays, and Cognitive Declines

Our environments play a crucial role in chronic conditions like heart disease, says physician Rosalind J. Wright.

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57% Of Young Aussies Are Being Strangled During Sex — And It’s Riskier Than We Might Know

Choking during sex has become normalised, with a massive number of young Aussies participating in the act. Here's what to know.

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More than half of Australian young people are using strangulation during sex: new research

We recently surveyed thousands of young Australians about their experiences of strangulation (or choking) during sex and found more than half (57%) reported being strangled by a partner during sex. About half (51%) said they had strangled their partner during sex.

The Conversation

Two reasons I’m sceptical about psychedelic science

Since I was young, I have been intrigued by altered states of consciousness, such as out-of-body experiences, paranormal phenomena and religious visions. I studied psychology and neuroscience to gain a better understanding of how these experiences come about. And in my scientific career, I have focused on the question of…

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