The human brain is a constant buzz of activity, with its 86 billion nerve cells (neurons) sending electrical signals from one region of the brain to another. The
Research into Alzheimer’s disease took another major leap forward as researchers at the University of Oulu, Finland, succeeded in describing in detail how the pulsations of the cerebral
A new study from UCLA and Stanford University researchers finds that three-dimensional human stem cell-derived ‘mini brain’ organoids can mature in a manner that is strikingly similar to
The cognitive study of religion has recently reached a new, unknown land: the minds of unbelievers. Do atheists think differently from religious people? Is there something special about
Researchers from King’s College London have identified the brain activity for the first time in a newborn baby when they are learning an association between different types of
The internet is fascinated with how we each see things – be that the dress or the shoes. Optical illusions, particularly, are trippy and therefore instantly viral-worthy –
Will we ever cure mysterious childhood brain cancer? Scientists inject virus into kids’ brains in a desperate attempt shrink 100% fatal tumors The rare brain cancer DIPG primarily
For many, starting the day off with caffeine from a cup of coffee is a must. In neonatal intensive care units, or NICUs, premature babies born under 29
Pregnant women’s depression may alter the ‘wiring’ of their babies’ brains Pregnant women’s depression may alter the ‘wiring’ of their babies’ brains Babies born to women with at
A recent study published in the journal Reproduction has found that male mice babies exposed to paracetamol in utero showed changes to their reproductive tract and brain. The research
