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Science is one step closer to understanding where consciousness resides in the brain
Science may be one step closer to understanding where consciousness resides in the brain and the importance of certain neural connections.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 1, 2022


Scientists create tough nanobodies to treat Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers develop a nanobody capable of getting through the tough exterior of brain cells and untangling misshapen proteins leading to PD.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 30, 2022


Cannabis products demonstrate short-term reduction in chronic pain, study finds
Researchers did find evidence to support a short-term benefit in treating neuropathic pain – caused by damage to peripheral nerves.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 28, 2022


Alzheimers breakthough as scientists identify the mechanisms behind learning and memory
Scientists Identify the Molecular Mechanisms Behind Learning and Memory, May Open Door to New Therapeutic Strategies for Alzheimer’s Disease
Joshua Shavit
Jul 28, 2022


Do benefits of physical, mental activity on thinking differ for men and women?
Physical and mental activity help preserve thinking skills and delay dementia. Study suggests that these benefits may vary for men and women
Joseph Shavit
Jul 24, 2022


Sugar-studded protein is key to Alzheimer's disease cure
Researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2022


Diagnosis of early-stage Parkinson's disease finally possible
Parkinson's is a progressive and debilitating disease of the brain that eventually compromises patients' ability to walk and even to talk.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 18, 2022


New study reveals where memories are stored
Experiences are stored in the hippocampus, the brain structure long considered the seat of memory, the details are parsed elsewhere.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 16, 2022


Alcohol consumption carries significant health risks and no benefits for young people, study finds
The analysis suggests that for young adults ages 15-39, there are no health benefits to drinking alcohol, only health risks.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 16, 2022


Breakthrough discovery in human telekenetics
Metamaterials provide researchers with a new concept of designing artificial materials, bringing vigor and vitality to advanced materials.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 15, 2022


Mindfulness meditation can reduce pain, research finds
For centuries, people have been using mindfulness meditation to try to relieve their pain, but how does it actually work?
Joshua Shavit
Jul 14, 2022


Fast and accurate cancer diagnosis using artificial neurons
AI technology enables learning of the stiffness levels and distributions of the tumor, suggesting the possibility of cancer diagnosis.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 13, 2022


Ultrasound imaging can help solve major Alzheimer's disease problem
Understanding the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and the brain’s complex network of vessels and veins is a challenge for science.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 12, 2022


Scientists discover link between sleep and emotional health
30 percent of American adults get less than six hours of sleep per night, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 11, 2022


Brain scans remarkably good at predicting political ideology
Brain scans of people taken while they performed various tasks accurately predicted whether they were politically conservative or liberal.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 10, 2022


Neuroscientists discover the spark of creativity
Coming up with a creative idea requires us to draw on all our previous knowledge. But how does this happen in our mind and in our brain?
Joshua Shavit
Jul 6, 2022


Paralyzed man feeds himself with robotic arms connected directly to his brain
Two robotic arms – a fork in one hand, a knife in the other – flank a seated man, who sits in front of a table, with a piece of cake.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 3, 2022


Harvard researchers discover how the brain controls symptoms of sickness
What most people don’t know is that it’s actually the brain behind why you feel sick. It’s a result of the immune system kicking into gear.
Joshua Shavit
Jun 30, 2022


Part of the brain that controls food intake discovered
The administration of autotaxin inhibitors can thereby significantly reduce both excessive food intake after fasting and obesity.
Joshua Shavit
Jun 29, 2022


Reducing air pollution important for healthy brain development in children
Study finds that having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development in children
Joseph Shavit
Jun 25, 2022
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