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
New study finds walnuts at breakfast boost brain function in young adults
Participants who consumed walnuts experienced faster reaction times and better memory performance compared to those who had a nut-free breakfast.
Scientists discover brain circuit behind placebo effect
Researchers from Haifa have pinpointed the neural pathway linking the brain and immune system, revealing how the placebo effect works and paving the way for new treatments for various diseases
Just one hour in polluted air can impair your brain, researchers warn
Impaired selective attention from air pollution may make daily tasks more difficult, researchers say.
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Chronic stress raises brain noise: Why Israelis might shout louder
Could chronic stress explain why some Israelis shout louder?
New evidence confirms prehistoric brain cannibalism in Poland's Maszycka Cave
Advanced 3D microscopy revealed cut marks on 68% of bones, indicating cannibalism.
How to overcome instinctive fear? Researchers find fear-overriding brain mechanism in mice
The discovery may lead to new treatments for fear-related disorders such as phobias, anxiety, and PTSD.
A spoonful of microplastics: Study finds brains accumulate 30 times more than other organs
Researchers analyzed 91 brain samples from deceased individuals, finding plastic particles in all, with higher concentrations than in the liver and kidneys.
Neuroscientists record dying brain activity, suggesting a replay of life memories
Dr. Zemmar's team observed gamma oscillations involved in memory retrieval just before and after cardiac arrest.
Autism, epilepsy meet next-gen medicine with Israel’s brain chip innovation
Brain organoids developed in Israel for testing and repurposing a wide variety of existing drugs to see if they could treat autism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and more
