Brain
"Biology books will need to be amended": Scientists identify molecule that slims without diet
Scientists in Australia say they have identified a previously unseen way the body controls stored sugar.
How to reach the age of 80 with the memory of a 50-year-old
Smoking cannabis at an older age? A study shows it may actually help the brain
Nature paper ties SuperAgers to elevated hippocampal neurogenesis
A new study found: “Pink noise” may disrupt your sleep quality
A new study indicates that “pink noise,” used to improve sleep, may impair vital stages. The researchers warn of a possible effect on brain activity, especially among children.
Dr. Ya’akov Chernes on memory, trauma, and the brain’s role in shaping experiences - interview
Expert tells ‘Post’ why brain remembers pain and why it must forget
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
A Tel Aviv University study suggests noninvasive brain stimulation may reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD.
Neural 'on/off' switch discovery may shed light on sex differences in social behavior
What makes this neural cluster unusual is its binary activity pattern: it is consistently active in females but largely inactive in males, only turning on during major social or reproductive events.
How not to care online: Survival guide for staying human
Your nervous system is under siege, and the people creating that content are counting on exactly this reaction.
'Zombie' cells may cause common form of epilepsy - study
The researchers found that clearing away damaged but undying brain cells (known as zombie cells) in mouse models of epilepsy reduced the number of seizures and improved the rodents’ memory.
Scientists find proof of brain activity measurably boosting vaccine response
The study suggests that activating the brain’s reward system before vaccination can enhance antibody production.
New study: Five simple steps that keep the brain younger
These are the small lifestyle changes that may keep the brain about eight years younger — and over time as well.
Israeli scientists unlock genetic links to Autism, brain disorder using CRISPR tech -study
The study used large-scale CRISPR gene-editing technology to systematically determine which genes are required as embryonic stem cells develop into brain cells.
