Neuroscience
Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary field that explores the complexities of the nervous system, encompassing the study of brain structure, function, development, genetics, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and psychology. Study of Neurosciencs involves understaning the biological mechanisms that underlie cognition, emotions, and behavior and how various neurological and psychiatric conditions arise. Neuroscientists work towards unraveling the mysteries of neural processes, including learning, memory, and consciousness, by investigating neurons’ intricate networks and synaptic connections. Advances in this field are crucial for developing effective treatments for neurological disorders, enhancing mental health care, and providing insights into the fundamental nature of the human mind and behavior.
Neuroscience
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Role of retroviruses in evolution of human brain
Over millions of years, retroviruses have been incorporated into our human DNA, where they today make up almost 10 percent of the total genome. A research group at Lund University in Sweden has now discovered a mechanism…
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Concussion and Alzheimer’s disease link
New research has found concussions accelerate Alzheimer’s disease-related brain atrophy and cognitive decline in people who are at genetic risk for the condition. The findings, which appear in the journal Brain, show promise for detecting the influence…
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Stress, cortisol and perceptual learning process
Neuroscientists of the Ruhr University Bochum found that stress has adverse impact on our learning process. Usually when we train our senses, we sharpen them and thereby improve our perceptual performance. However during stressful situations we produce…
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Research shows musicians have faster reaction to sensory stimuli
According to a new study by Université de Montréal’s School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, part of UdeM’s medical faculty learning to play musical instrument help elderly to react faster and to stay alerted. The study is…
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Tau protein as biomarker for predicting recovery time after concussion
Elevated levels of the brain protein tau following a sport-related concussion are associated with a longer recovery period and delayed return to play for athletes, according to a study published in Journal Neurology. The findings suggest that…
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Chronic headache and Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of a chronic headache, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published in Scientific Reports. The Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study,…
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Decoded neurofeedback to help instill confidence, reduce fear
A new technique of analyzing brain patterns appears to help people overcome fear and build self-confidence. The approach, developed by a UCLA-led team of neuroscientists, is described in two new papers, published in the journals Nature Communications…
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Increased brain connectivity seen in endurance runners.
University of Arizona researchers discovered that MRI scans of endurance runners’ brains have greater functional connectivity than the brains of more sedentary individuals. Researchers compared brain scans of young adult cross country runners to young adults who…
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Deep brain magnetic stimulation provides precise and reliable activation of target neurons
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers have developed what appears to be a significant improvement in the technology behind brain implants used to activate neural circuits responsible for vision, hearing or movement. The investigators, who are also affiliated…
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Research categorizes depression in to 4 subtypes based on fMRI scans
Patients with depression can be categorized into four unique subtypes defined by distinct patterns of abnormal connectivity in the brain, according to new research from Weill Cornell Medicine. In a collaborative study published in Nature Medicine, Dr.…
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