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Researchers to probe brain mechanisms behind free will
EEG equipment being used to monitor brain activity. Credit: George R. Mangun Picture this scenario: You and a friend are walking around your neighborhood when you stop at a crosswalk. As you wait, the noises of the world and your internal thoughts all vie…
Study: Irregular sleep patterns linked to harmful gut bacteria
Advertisement A new study has associated irregular sleep patterns to “bad” gut bacteria . The study conducted by researchers from King’s College London (KCL) and ZOE, the personalized nutrition company, is the first to discover several links between social jet lag, defined as “the…
Researchers identify mathematical rule behind the distribution of neurons in our brains
Neuron densities in cortical areas in the mammalian brain follow a consistent distribution pattern. Credit: Morales-Gregorio Human Brain Project (HBP) researchers from Forschungszentrum Jülich and the University of Cologne (Germany) have uncovered how neuron densities are distributed across and within cortical areas in the…
Relationship between Brain Activity and Behavior Mapped at Level of Each C. elegans Neuron
C. elegans. [Arturo Agostino] To understand the full relationship between brain activity and behavior, scientists need a way to map this relationship for all of the neurons across a whole brain, something that has so far remained an unsolved challenge. Researchers at the Picower…
Melatonin enhances long-term memory by modulating protein phosphorylation
Multiple studies have demonstrated the memory-enhancing effects of melatonin and its derivatives in animal models. It is also known that the formation of both short- and long-term memories require the phosphorylation of certain memory-related proteins. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying melatonin-induced memory enhancement have…
Melatonin May Enhance Memory at the Molecular Level, Suggests Mouse Study
Multiple studies have demonstrated the memory-enhancing effects of melatonin and its derivatives in animal models. It is also known that the formation of both short- and long-term memories require the phosphorylation of certain memory-related proteins. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying melatonin-induced memory enhancement have…
Sweet smell of success: Simple fragrance method produces major memory boost
When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for six months, memories skyrocketed. Participants in this study by University of California, Irvine neuroscientists reaped a 226% increase in cognitive capacity compared to the control group. The researchers…
Brain health: The best and worst foods for your brain
New Delhi: The brain is one of the most important organs of our body. Not only does help all the systems function well, but assists other organs like the heart, lungs, and kidneys also perform their functions well. Hence, it is important to keep…
4 Science-backed benefits of dark chocolate for the brain
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Drinking coffee can help reduce your risk of depression, according to studies
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Brain imaging may predict motivation for behavior change in alcohol use disorder
Change in drinks per week consumed through study participation. Panel A highlights drinks per week in male participants, Panel B highlights drinks per week in female participants. Reduction in drinks per week from baseline to 3-month time points in responders was statistically significant p…
‘Hyper-synchronized’ brain waves may explain why different psychedelics have similar effects, rat study reveals
Psychedelics can vary by the type of receptor they target in the brain, but how does this translate to the shared hallucinogenic experiences users have? (Image credit: Pär Halje) The psychedelics LSD and ketamine work differently but induce some of the same trippy effects….
Your Pupils Can Reveal a Hidden Signal About Your Brain Function
The way your pupils react to light exercise could reveal whether you’re getting one of the key benefits of movement – the cognitive boost linked to improved mood and enhanced executive function. Researchers in Japan monitored pupil size in 24 participants during 10 minutes…
Memory Expert Reveals Why Reading Books Can Improve Your Brain Health
Whether you’re into biographies or bodice-ripping romances, there’s nothing like a good book. Since the first novel was published in Japan 1,000 years ago, we’ve been transported by the power of words, but reading doesn’t just boost your imagination—it can also strengthen your brain….
A new mechanism encouraging the brain to self-repair after an ischemic stroke
The neurons around an injured brain region will play major roles in promoting functional recovery through nervous system development, synapse organization, and remyelination; however, the molecular mechanisms triggering such a broad range of neural repair after brain injury remained unknown. Our study demonstrated that…
Sleep deprivation linked to health issues like obesity and cognitive decline
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Using olive oil can ‘boost’ brain health, says new study
Olive oil may help protect the brain from inflammation and reduce the risk of dying from dementia, says a new study. (Getty Images) An estimated 5.8 million people in the U.S. have dementia, and those numbers are only expected to rise. With that, many…
A tiny bit of electricity can help some people with a traumatic brain injury
JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: People who have had a severe traumatic brain injury often struggle to remember recent events or conversations. So brain scientists are looking for ways to help. NPR’s Jon Hamilton reports on an approach that delivers tiny pulses of electricity to improve…
Binaural Beats Could Actually Hinder Learning, Study Warns
The soothing sounds of binaural beats are thought to sharpen focus when cramming information into our chock-a-block heads. But a new study has found that binaural beats might actually hinder learning, not help it. Michał Klichowski, a cognitive neuroscientist at Adam Mickiewicz University in…
Brain stimulation technology shows promise for treating childhood ADHD
Photo by ivabalk/Pixabay A new brain-zapping technology may help ease the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children without some of the side effects stimulant medications can cause, a small, preliminary study suggests. Marked by trouble concentrating, sitting still and/or controlling impulsive…