Brain
The brain, an extraordinary organ in the human body, is the center of the nervous system and is pivotal in controlling most bodily functions. Comprising billions of neurons, it’s responsible for complex processes like thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, and hunger. The brain is divided into several regions, each with specific functions: The cerebrum (associated with higher brain functions such as thought and action). The cerebellum (coordinates muscle movements and maintains posture and balance). The brainstem (controls essential life functions like breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure). Protected within the skull and cushioned by cerebrospinal fluid, the brain’s intricate network of neurons and synapses makes it capable of astonishing computation, creativity, and adaptation, rendering it one of the most incredible and complex biological structures.
Brain
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Magnetoencephalography and computational analysis to accurately diagnose concussions
Simon Fraser University researchers have found that high-resolution brain scans, coupled with computational analysis, could play a critical role in helping to detect concussions that conventional scans might miss. In a study published in PLOS Computational Biology,…
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Role of Hippocampus in future thinking and scene construction
Over the past decade, researchers have learned that the hippocampus historically known for its role in forming memories is involved in much more than just remembering the past; it plays an important role in imagining events in…
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Research shows new understanding on how working memory is stored in brain
Working memory is integral part of cognitive process and it involves short term memory. Previous research shown that it depends on sustained, elevated brain activity. However researchers at University of Wisconsin-Madison have shown that humans can hold…
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Researchers found pathology behind traumatic brain injury and possible theraputic target
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have various harmful long-term neurological effects, including problems with vision, coordination, memory, mood, and thinking. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injury from a head injury is…
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New Imaging technique maps serotonin activity in Brain
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that’s partly responsible for feelings of happiness and for mood regulation in humans. This makes it a common target for antidepressants, which block serotonin from being reabsorbed by neurons after it has dispatched…
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