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Ancient DNA still present in brain is marker of psychiatric disorders, study finds

Academics uncovered thousands of DNA sequences, with some increasing the risk of schizophrenia and depression

Evening Standard

'Look at all this we don't understand': Study unravels whole new layer of Alzheimer's disease

A new study begins to unpack an understudied aspect of brain biology and Alzheimer's disease.

LiveScience

Fossil viruses hidden in our DNA thousands of years ago could be the cause of depression, study finds

A look at our ‘junk DNA’ shows fossil viruses could play an important function

The Independent UK

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Screens and adolescents: How phones broke children’s brains

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As evidence mounts that devices are sparking a mental health crisis in young people, ‘Adolescence’ writer Jack Thorne says he thinks smartphone sales should be banned for under 16s. Helen Coffey asks whether social media and tech are really to blame – and what parents can do…

The Independent UK

TOI Health News Morning Briefing| As heatwave in Delhi NCR to continue tips to stay safe, girl gets rare brain infection from local pond, dos and don'ts of menstrual hygiene, avoid pairing these foods with tea, and more

Heatwave in Delhi NCR: Essential tips to stay safe amid scorching temperatures

The Times of India

It’s been two years since Biden signed the burn pits bill into law. But sick veterans say the fight isn’t over

A major milestone has now been reached with one million claims approved by the VA, giving veterans access to healthcare after burn pits exposure made them sick. Veterans and advocates tell Gustaf Kilander about the years of ‘gaslighting’ before they got to this point– and what needs to happen next

The Independent UK

US FDA approves Neuralink's brain chip implant for second patient

The US startup Neuralink, which recently implanted one of its chips into the brain of a young quadriplegic man for the first time, has been forced to halt the trial. The company, co-founded by Elon Musk, encountered issues just a few weeks after the operation but has already received FDA…

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Optical illusion: Only smart people can find 4 hidden words

Optical illusions and brainteasers like this one are not only entertaining but also serve as excellent tools for mental exercise. So, are you ready to challenge your brain and test your vision skills? This optical illusion might just be the perfect way to do so. The task is simple: find…

The Times of India

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggests GPT-5 may work like a 'virtual brain' with deeper thinking capabilities, demystifying it from the "mildly embarrassing at best GPT-4"

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman indicated the GPT-5 model will function like a "virtual brain" suggesting that it might be better, faster, and more efficient at handling tasks with deeper thinking capabilities compared to its predecessors.

Windows Central

Wait, The Brain Has Its Own Microbiome? What New Research Tells Us

The microbes that live in your gut are having their moment in the sun. But what about the ones in your brain?

Inverse

Synced brains: why being constantly tuned in to your child’s every need isn’t always ideal

It’s crucial for healthy child development that children can form secure attachment bonds with their parents. Decades of research identified one key ingredient for this process: the coordination of parents’ and children’s brains and behaviour during social interactions.

The Conversation

5 yr old in Kerala showed signs of rare brain infection after taking bath in pond, dies

A five-year-old girl afflicted by amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters, in Malappuram district of Kerala died, official sources told news agency PTI on Tuesday. The child hailing from Moonniyur panchayat here died on Monday night at the Kozhikode Medical College's…

The Times of India

Joe Rogan-backed pharma company sued for peddling health supplements with ‘false’ advertising

The complaint focuses around ‘misleading’ and ‘deceptive’ advertising on a Joe Rogan-promoted health product

The Independent UK

How Neanderthal language differed from modern human – they probably didn’t use metaphors

The Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) fascinate researchers and the general public alike. They remain central to debates about the nature of the genus Homo (the broad biological classification that humans and their relatives fall into). Neanderthals are also vital for understanding the uniqueness or otherwise of our species, Homo sapiens.

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Smoking fentanyl can cause irreversible brain damage, report shows

A middle-aged American man with no previous medical history was found unconscious in his hotel room, with “unidentified crushed pills and a white residue” on a nearby table, according to a recent paper in BMJ Case Reports. White powder was visible around the man’s mouth.

The Guardian - UK

Keep forgetting things? Worried about your brain? Here’s what I learned when I had mine scanned

From dementia to mild cognitive impairment, it’s easy to be terrified of what ageing will do our minds. But the vast majority of us can reduce the danger – especially if we look after our bodies

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Got a teen who won't revise? Child development expert shares 8 tips to help focus the teenage brain

Plus the one thing parents need to focus on (and it's not just the diet)

The Guardian - UK

My husband finds life easy, and ‘corrects’ me because I don’t

Your brain is wired to need order to feel safe, he should respect that

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The Hindu

How does the brain turn light waves into experiences of colour?

Researchers discover hue-selective neurons in fruit flies' brains, revealing intricate neural mechanisms behind color perception.

The Guardian - US

Argentinian couple moves to US to allow their toddler to join gene therapy trial

The Lovatos relocated from Guatemala to Ohio for their son, who has the rare genetic disorder Canavan disease

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Neuralink Seeks Second Test Subject For Brain Implant Trial

Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, seeks a second test subject for its brain implant device after initial trial setback.

Digital Camera World

What is the human eye's frame rate? It's 77fps since you ask...

24fps? 30fps? 60fps? Infinite? Immesurable? What is the right speed (and resolution) to fool the eye, and why?

The Guardian - AU

Testing and treatment for underactive thyroid is increasing in Australia. Why?

When patients complain of symptoms such as lethargy, brain fog and low mood, doctors must deduce the cause – and a growing number are landing on hypothyroidism

LiveScience

New 3D map charted with Google AI reveals 'mysterious but beautiful' slice of human brain

Harvard and Google researchers have collaborated to map a tiny fragment of an adult human brain in unprecedented detail.

Inverse

Why Exercise Is So Good For Our Brains According to A Wild New Study

Physical activity maybe support both muscles and neurons in a feedback loop. A new study proves just this — with a biomolecular soup of synthetic innervated muscle tissue.

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