New study shows the brain reactivates memories without reaching conscious thought
Researchers have used brain imaging to show how memories can be reactivated in the brain without them reaching…
Breathing patterns and brain activity become more independent during the deepest sleep
Could the deepest parts of the brain hold some of the secrets of sleep that still remain elusive…
What It’s Like to Have a Brain Implant for 5 Years
Initially, Gorham used his brain-computer interface for single clicks, Oxley says. Then he moved on to multi-clicks and…
New Device Detects Brain Waves in Mini Brains Mimicking Early Human Development
Pea-sized brain blobs are a chatty bunch. Packed with neurons that spark with electrical activity, brain organoids—or “mini…
New Tech Tracks Living Brain Activity Noninvasively
Summary: Unlocking the secrets of the living brain often requires invasive surgery or expensive, static imaging. However, a…
Ketamine Revolution: Study Redefines Depression Treatment
Summary: For decades, the standard treatment for depression relied on antidepressants that targeted monoamines like serotonin and norepinephrine—drugs…
Physical Activity and Early Rising Linked to Lower ALS Risk
Summary: Being an “early bird” and maintaining a physically active lifestyle may significantly reduce the risk of developing…
Music May Not Boost Focus or Mood During Exercise
Summary: It is a common belief that listening to music while exercising improves focus, elevates mood, and enhances…
Novartis successfully completes acquisition of Avidity Biosciences, strengthening late-stage neuroscience pipeline and advancing xRNA strategy
Adds Avidity’s differentiated muscle-directed Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOC) platform and three late-stage programs to industry-leading neuromuscular pipelinePotentially unlocks…
World-first stem-cell therapy shows promise for treating spina bifida in the womb
An in utero treatment using placenta-derived stem cells could treat infants with a neural-tube condition called spina bifida.…
Grandad with brain cancer thought headaches were sleep apnea | Health
A grandad who put his headaches and fatigue down to sleep apnoea was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer.…
Neurons Use RNA “Tentacles” to Survive Starvation
Summary: Neurons are high-energy cells that must find ways to survive when nutrients are scarce. New research has…