Brain

Traffic pollution affects brain function: StudyTraffic pollution affects brain function: Study

Traffic pollution affects brain function: Study

Ordinary levels of traffic pollution, according to a recent research undertaken by scientists at the University of British Columbia and…

2 years ago
Researcher discovers how vortex ultrasound dissolves blood clots in brainResearcher discovers how vortex ultrasound dissolves blood clots in brain

Researcher discovers how vortex ultrasound dissolves blood clots in brain

Researchers have developed a novel instrument and approach for breaking down blood clots in the brain that use "vortex ultrasound"…

2 years ago
Researchers reveal head injury linked with doubled mortality rate in long termResearchers reveal head injury linked with doubled mortality rate in long term

Researchers reveal head injury linked with doubled mortality rate in long term

Adults who sustained any form of brain injury during a 30-year study period had double the incidence of mortality as…

2 years ago
Study identifies brain area that underlies people’s selfless, altruistic behaviourStudy identifies brain area that underlies people’s selfless, altruistic behaviour

Study identifies brain area that underlies people’s selfless, altruistic behaviour

Researchers from the Universities of Birmingham and Oxford have discovered a specific area of the brain that plays a role…

3 years ago
Even moderate drinking may not prevent brain changes and cognitive impairmentEven moderate drinking may not prevent brain changes and cognitive impairment

Even moderate drinking may not prevent brain changes and cognitive impairment

There is mounting evidence that even moderate alcohol intake might be harmful to brain health. Anya Topiwala and colleagues from…

3 years ago
Undiagnosed significant risk factors were discovered in two-thirds of ischemic stroke patients: StudyUndiagnosed significant risk factors were discovered in two-thirds of ischemic stroke patients: Study

Undiagnosed significant risk factors were discovered in two-thirds of ischemic stroke patients: Study

A new research presented at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2022 found that the majority of persons who…

3 years ago
Normal human brain temperature fluctuates far more than previously considered: StudyNormal human brain temperature fluctuates far more than previously considered: Study

Normal human brain temperature fluctuates far more than previously considered: Study

A new study connects a daily cycle in brain temperature to survival following traumatic brain damage. According to new study,…

3 years ago
Data from brain waves during sleep can predict future health effects: ResearchData from brain waves during sleep can predict future health effects: Research

Data from brain waves during sleep can predict future health effects: Research

Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that the quantity of brain wave data acquired…

3 years ago
Brain processes unpleasant odours faster than perceived qualityBrain processes unpleasant odours faster than perceived quality

Brain processes unpleasant odours faster than perceived quality

A specially constructed odour delivery device, together with machine learning-based analysis of scalp-recorded electroencephalogram, according to the findings of a…

3 years ago
Surprisingly few connections link distant parts of the human brain!Surprisingly few connections link distant parts of the human brain!

Surprisingly few connections link distant parts of the human brain!

Understanding how the brain works, particularly how information is processed during various activities, is difficult without understanding how many axons…

3 years ago