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Specialists, who said the man was in a ‘persistent vegetative state’ and would not recover, thought treatment should end – relatives disagreed.

Optical illusions occur when our eyes and brain interpret visual information in a way that doesn't match the physical reality of the stimulus. These illusions often play tricks on our visual system, leading us to perceive things that don't align with the actual properties of the objects or scenes we're…

The Mike Young actor praised his mum for her ‘humour’ and hailed her as a ‘sharp, fierce and witty woman’ until the brain disorder took hold in 2010

The microscope is an iconic symbol of the life sciences – and for good reason. From the discovery of the existence of cells to the structure of DNA, microscopy has been a quintessential tool of the field, unlocking new dimensions of the living world not only for scientists but also…

The legal form of magic mushroom is known to improve gut health and boost the immune system – increasing focus. Georgie Darling tests the top capsules and powders on the market

People with high chance of developing disease could be warned up to seven years before symptoms appear, research indicates

Despite all the evidence that privatisation has been a disaster and investment is needed, the department remains in thrall to discredited financial orthodoxy, says Fran Boait of campaign group Positive Money

Optical illusions create visions in our thoughts by utilizing color, light, and patterns. The brain constructs a perception that does not match the actual image using the data the eye has gathered. How we interpret the visual information we get is referred to as perception. By interpreting what we see,…

Earlier this year, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed a case of tick-borne encephalitis – a potentially deadly virus carried by ticks that causes brain inflammation. A British man is also said to have contracted alpha-gal syndrome after being bitten by a tick. This condition can trigger a fatal allergy…

While sadness and low moods have been extensively studied and treatments sought, anhedonia treatments remain more elusive.

Optical illusions can fool or confuse our minds by using color, light, and patterns to generate visuals. The brain uses the information that the eye has collected to create a perception that does not correspond to the actual image. The term perception describes how we perceive the visual information we…