BRAIN STIMULATION RESTORES MEMORY DURING LAPSES
Researchers report direct brain stimulation could help improve memory function.… READ MORE…
MEASURING EFFECTS OF SENTENCE STRUCTURE IN THE BRAIN
A new study reveals how the brain combines words into phrases when reading.… READ MORE…
CHILD’S LAUGHING FITS TURNED OUT TO BE SERIOUS SIGNS OF A BRAIN MASS
Doctors perform a novel surgery to help cure epilepsy.… READ MORE…
HUMAN COGNITIVE MAP SCALES ACCORDING TO SURROUNDINGS
A new study investigates how we are able to assess new locations and become orientated with the help of visual cues.… READ MORE…
DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION DECREASES TICS IN YOUNG ADULTS WITH SEVERE TOURETTE SYNDROME
Deep brain stimulation helps reduce movement tics and verbal outbursts in people suffering from Tourette, researchers report.… READ MORE…
LOVE IT OR HATE IT, MARMITE MAY AFFECT BRAIN FUNCTION
The prevalence of vitamin B12 in Marmite may increase levels of GABA in the brain, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
THE WAY THE BRAIN PROCESSES SPEECH COULD SERVE AS A PREDICTOR OF EARLY DEMENTIA
Noticeable communication problems may be an early sign of mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
MODEL OF ANOREXIA CREATED USING STEM CELLS
Findings suggest a strong genetic factor could predispose people to anorexia and other eating disorders.… READ MORE…
BUZZING THE BRAIN WITH ELECTRICITY CAN BOOST WORKING MEMORY
Researchers use transcranial alternating current stimulation to help improve short term working memory.… READ MORE…
DIETARY KIT REDUCES BABY BLUES, A PRECURSOR TO POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
Researchers report a specially designed dietary supplement could help to counteract the effect of baby blues in postpartum women.… READ MORE…
YES, SHE’S SMILING: MONA LISA’S FACIAL EXPRESSION LESS AMBIGUOUS THAN THOUGHT
According to researchers, people almost always perceive Mona Lisa’s facial expression as being happy.… READ MORE…
INDICATION OF A GENETIC CAUSE OF SOCIAL PHOBIA
Researchers link a gene that encodes a serotonin transporter to social phobia.… READ MORE…