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 · Jul 5, 2024
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. Medical Daily · Jul 5, 2024
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… The Conversation · Jul 4, 2024
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 · Jul 4, 2024
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 · Jul 4, 2024
“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. Bored Panda · Jul 4, 2024
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. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 4, 2024
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. Bored Panda · Jul 4, 2024
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 · Jul 4, 2024
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 · Jul 3, 2024
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 · Jul 3, 2024
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 · Jul 3, 2024
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. Medical Daily · Jul 3, 2024
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 Independent UK · Jul 2, 2024
The Times of India · Jul 2, 2024 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 · Jul 2, 2024 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…
The Conversation · Jul 2, 2024 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.
Inverse · Jul 2, 2024 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 · Jul 2, 2024 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 · Jul 2, 2024 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 · Jul 2, 2024 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.
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 2, 2024 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.
The Conversation · Jul 1, 2024 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 · Jul 1, 2024 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…
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2024 Bionic leg helps people with amputation walk naturally – study The research shows that a natural walking gait is achievable using a prosthetic leg fully driven by the body’s own nervous system.