Brain

Bionic Limbs Controlled by Brain Signals: A Leap Forward for Amputees

Recent advances in bionic limb technology have brought us closer to a reality once imagined in science fiction. A recent clinical…

3 months ago

Drug improves effectiveness of radiation for lung cancer that has spread to the brain

In new research, a team led by University of Cincinnati researchers has identified a potential new way to make radiation…

3 months ago

Turning brain cells on using the power of light

University of Rochester researchers have demonstrated a noninvasive method using BL-OG, or bioluminescent optogenetics, that harnesses light to activate neurons…

3 months ago

How are pronouns processed in the memory-region of our brain?

Read the following sentence: "Donald Trump and Kamala Harris walked into the bar, she sat down at a table." We…

3 months ago

Higher levels of leptin indicate brain protection against late-life dementia

New research is more closely linking obesity to dementia. Higher levels of leptin, a hormone that helps maintain normal body…

3 months ago

Antibody-drug conjugate found effective against brain metastases in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer

A drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to tumors has shown impressive activity against some of the hardest-to-reach cancer cells: those…

3 months ago

Cognitive behavioral therapy enhances brain circuits to relieve depression

Cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most common treatments for depression, can teach skills for coping with everyday troubles, reinforce…

3 months ago

Placebo Effect Link Discovered With Previously Unassociated Parts of the Brain

Patients suffering from chronic pain have limited treatment options, often relying on medications like opioids that come with harmful side…

4 months ago

Brain research: Study shows what your favorite film genres reveal about your brain

Crime films, action films, comedies, or documentaries? A person's favourite film genre reveals a lot about how their brain works.…

4 months ago

Fetal brain impacted when mom fights severe flu: New mouse study explains how

A bad case of the flu during pregnancy can increase the risk for fetal neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia and…

5 months ago