Neural Afterburn: Brain Rewires Itself to Boost Endurance
Summary: Exercise does more than just build muscle; it fundamentally rewires the brain to boost physical stamina. Researchers…
Novant renames neuroscience institute after Michael Jordan’s mom
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) has renamed its neuroscience institute after…
Research reveals dual impact of brain stimulation on people with depression and anxiety
Research investigating the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on individuals with depression and comorbid anxiety reveals…
Silencing a specific brain circuit can prevent and reverse chronic pain
A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary…
Oral health and dementia have a surprisingly complex relationship, study finds
Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo in Japan, also known as Science Tokyo, have taken a fresh…
Restoring protein production in motor neuron axons
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven have identified a molecular process that allows motor neurons to maintain protein…
Can’t get motivated? This brain circuit might explain why — and it can be turned off
A neural circuit connecting brain areas related to risk and reward can makes it hard to start a…
Your Anxiety Might be Fueled by a Lack of One Essential Nutrient
Image via Unsplash. Feelings of anxiety plague millions of people every day. The racing heart, the tightening chest,…
Stroke impacts speech sound integration, not speed, study reveals
Following stroke, some people experience a language disorder that hinders their ability to process speech sounds. How do their…
Brain training game shows early promise for treating chronic pain without drugs
Researchers at the University of New South Wales Sydney are testing a new way to treat chronic nerve…
Consciousness May Require a New Kind of Computation
Summary: A new theoretical framework argues that the long-standing split between computational functionalism and biological naturalism misses how…
Scientists rethink consciousness in the age of intelligent machines
When René Descartes watched a mechanical figure move with lifelike precision in the 17th century, the scene unsettled…