Brain

Protecting brain cells with cannabinol

One in every 10 individuals above the age of 65 develops an age-related neurological disorder like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, yet…

2 years ago

How the brain translates motivation into goal-oriented behavior, according to new study

Hunger can drive a motivational state that leads an animal to a successful pursuit of a goal -- foraging for…

2 years ago

Lack of focus doesn’t equal lack of intelligence — it’s proof of an intricate brain

Imagine a busy restaurant: dishes clattering, music playing, people talking loudly over one another. It's a wonder that anyone in…

2 years ago

Neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep

There lies a paradox in sleep. Its apparent tranquility juxtaposes with the brain's bustling activity. The night is still, but…

2 years ago

Continued cocaine use disrupts communication between major brain networks

A collaborative research endeavor by scientists in the Departments of Radiology, Neurology, and Psychology and Neuroscience at the UNC School…

2 years ago

First-in-humans discovery reveals brain chemicals at work influencing social behavior

In a study in today's (Monday Feb. 26) Nature Human Behavior, scientists delve into the world of chemical neuromodulators in…

2 years ago

The brain processes speech and its echo separately

Echoes can make speech harder to understand, and tuning out echoes in an audio recording is a notoriously difficulty engineering…

2 years ago

New study reveals dynamic impact of nicotine on brain regions responsible for reward and aversion

A new study led by researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine sheds light on the…

2 years ago

How a mouse’s brain bends time

Life has a challenging tempo. Sometimes, it moves faster or slower than we'd like. Nevertheless, we adapt. We pick up…

2 years ago

Neuralink Implants the First Brain Chip in a Human; Elon Musk Says ‘Patient Recovering Well’

Neuralink, the California-based neurotechnology company, has implanted a wireless brain chip in a human for the first time, revealed co-founder…

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