How the Brain Selects Between Perception and Memory
Summary: The brain constantly toggles between focusing on external sensory information and internal mental representations like memories, plans,…
Hybrid classical and quantum computing for enhanced glioma tumor classification using TCGA data
In this section, the results obtained with the ensemble feature selection method and VQC models are discussed in…
Toxoplasma Parasite Influences Personality and Aggression
Summary: New research highlights how parasitic infections can alter brain chemistry and behavior in humans. Toxoplasma gondii, among…
Overactive Anterior Insula May Fuel Anxiety and Depression
Summary: New research shows that elevated glutamate-glutamine (Glx) levels in the anterior insular cortex (AIC) make people more…
Neanderthal Genes May Cause a Rare Brain Condition That Impacts Balance and Posture
Neanderthals died out around 40,000 years ago, but a new study reveals that their genetic legacy continues to…
Why Everyone’s Brain Feels So Broken Right Now, Says Cancer Doctor
We’re flooded with inputs our brains were never designed to handle. The result? Poor focus, memory glitches, and…
Hepatitis C Found in Brain Lining Linked to Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Summary: Researchers have discovered hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the brain lining of individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar…
Common Sweetener May Raise Stroke Risk by Altering Brain Cells
Summary: A common sugar substitute, erythritol, widely used in “sugar-free” and low-carb products, may increase stroke risk by…
Hormones Shape Love and Lust Differently in Male & Female Brains
Summary: New research uncovers how a hormonally tuned brain circuit in mice governs sex-specific mating behaviors. Scientists identified…
Weekly Injection Could Revolutionize Parkinson’s Treatment
Summary: Researchers have developed a long-acting weekly injection that delivers steady doses of levodopa and carbidopa, potentially transforming…
Fatal genetic disorder treated by replacing the brain’s immune cells
Microglia are specialised immune cells in the brain Science Photo Library/Alamy Replacing the brain’s immune cells pauses the…
Gene Key to MS Immune Regulation Discovered
Summary: New research has identified the gene Egr-1 as a critical regulator of immune balance, offering hope for…