Brain
Want to keep a 60-year-old brain even after age 80? An expert explains how to do it
What is cognitive reserve and how does it allow the brain to continue functioning even in the face of age-related changes? A geriatric expert explains.
Noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation offers new hope for PTSD patients
Neural 'on/off' switch discovery may shed light on sex differences in social behavior
How not to care online: Survival guide for staying human
Long working hours linked to structural brain changes
Study reveals significant gray matter volume increases in key brain regions among overworked individuals.
Brad Smith becomes first non-verbal ALS patient to narrate video using Neuralink brain chip
Smith's synthetic voice was created by analyzing old recordings made before his illness, allowing him to regain a voice for his thoughts and communicate in a voice similar to his own.
Technion Institute of Technology uncovers dopamine’s role in learning new motor skills
Researchers found that the local release of dopamine – a molecule best known for its role in the brain’s reward system – is a key factor in acquiring new motor skills.
Researchers identify 64 genes influencing brain aging and potential treatments
13 existing drugs and supplements could be repurposed to slow brain aging.
Exercise as effective as antidepressants in treating depression, says Professor Scott Lear
Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki explains how exercise immediately impacts the brain by boosting mood-enhancing neurotransmitters.
Israeli scientists decode how dogs smell using lasers and AI
Journal of Biophotonics: Sensing Dog Brain Reactions to Smell by AI Speckle Pattern Analysis.
Oncolytic viruses: The tiny warriors fighting brain cancer
Oncolytic viruses, once considered medical curiosities, are now cutting-edge tools in the fight against some of the most challenging cancers, like glioblastoma.
Smooth talker: Hebrew University study gives insight into brain's role in linguistic interaction
The research bridged acoustic, speech, and word-level linguistic structures, offering unprecedented insights into how the brain processes everyday speech in real-world settings.
Tel Aviv University breaks new ground in cancer detection, treatment with new innovation
The researchers predicted that the new tool will enable the development of personalized therapeutics by monitoring PTEN activity in various biological settings.
Ancient Vesuvius victim's brain turned to glass by extreme ash cloud heat
It is the only known case of human tissue turning to glass naturally.
