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Could quantum sensors lead to a new generation of MRI scanners?
Researchers have detected magnetic fields with extreme sensitivity by combining machine learning with quantum sensors – Meaning a new wave of MRI scanners may...
Circulation and cellular activity restored in a pig’s brain hours after death
Yale scientists have challenged long-held assumptions about the timing & irreversible nature of the cessation of brain functions after death, by restoring cellular activity...
The Innovative Medicines Initiative: tackling neurodegenerative diseases
The Innovative Medicines Initiative launches a public-private coordination and support action to develop an operational platform for its projects battling neurodegenerative diseases.
Madrid, Spain, 21...
Did you know one of curcumin benefits includes preventing Alzheimer’s?
Researchers at Warwick University believe preventing Alzheimer’s may come sooner than you think - with preliminary studies showing positive results of curcumin benefits.
The natural...
Let’s talk cognitive evolution, tool development and social complexity
Researchers have discovered proof that parallel development between cognitive evolution, tool development, and social complexity exists.
A study analysed the selective attention processes that determine...
Music enhancing creativity: fact or fiction?
Psychologists from the University of Central Lancashire, Lancaster University, UK and University of Gävle, Sweden are challenging the idea of music enhancing creativity.
The popular...
Have scientists unlocked neurological behaviour?
According to neuroscientists at NYU School of Medicine, 'silent-type' cells play greater role in neurological behaviour than previously thought.
Brain cells recorded as among the...
Can serotonin neurons give you cat-like reflexes?
Known for its role in relieving depression, serotonin neurons could also help the brain execute instantaneous, appropriate behaviours in emergency situations.
According to a Cornell...
Time to talk about the negative symptoms of schizophrenia
Researchers at BIDMC, Israel, used imaging data to determine the underlying anatomical cause of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
The negative symptoms of schizophrenia include...
Philosophical definition of death or the scientific version?
Should we define death strictly in biological terms? Or the philosophical definition of death? Or on the basis of severe neurological injury even when...
The importance of cilia cells, the hairs inside your brain
According to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), cilia cells are essential for the brain to develop normally.
Cells along the brain's cavities...
Caffeine therapy may benefit developing brains of premature babies
Research from the University of Calgary, Canada, shows that the earlier a dose of caffeine therapy is given to premature babies, the better start...
Can water molecules decode the secrets of neurons?
Researchers have found a way to monitor changes and observe ion fluxes by studying the behaviour of the water molecules surrounding the membranes of...
Decoding the synaptic changes of remembering and forgetting
It's a common expression to say your brain is full, but now synaptic changes shows remembering and forgetting can be based on the brain...
Epilepsy in children can be detected early with deep learning
Early detection of the most common form of epilepsy in children is possible through "deep learning”, which is a computer science technique.
According to researchers,...
People with paralysis can use brain-computer interface to control devices
Research shows brain-computer interface (BCI) allows people with paralysis to directly operate tablet/mobile devices just by thinking about making cursor movements and clicks.
Tablets, mobile...
Cybercriminals: can steal data now but in future could steal memories too
Tech could be used by cybercriminals to exploit memory implants to steal, spy on, alter or control human memories already existing in the form...
Preventing neurons from dying: neuron survival deciphered
Researchers have deciphered the regulatory impact on neuronal survival making a monumental step towards preventing neurons from dying.
A research group led by Dr. Volker...
