brain research

David L. Chandler | MIT News October 11, 2024 Novel magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive way of stimulating parts of the brain, paving the way for stimulation therapies without implants or genetic modification,…

EEG scans show specific changes in brain activity while petting, walking, and playing with "Man's Best Friend." Spending quality time with dogs reduces stress and increases the power of brain waves associated with relaxation and…

Neuroscientists at Brown University’s Carney Institute for Brain Science studied how parts of the brain must work together to focus on important information while filtering out distractions. The new study provides the most detailed insights…

The scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the University of Southern California (USC) are doing some exciting work. They've demonstrated the first successful use of a neural prosthetic device to recall specific…

Researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine are highlighting the intricate interplay of nicotine's effects on human brain regions. Their findings, published in eNeuro, explore how nicotine influences the areas…

There are amazing advances in the technology used on the human brain. A new technique uses ion beams to view structures inside human brain cells. Ultimately, this may help us to understand brain diseases, including Alzheimer’s or multiple…

Zombies rejoice! This is the beginning of the end of chasing down humans for a meal. Soon, you'll be able to sit in the shed and play Timesplitters 2 with Shaun and Ed. (If you haven't seen Shaun of the Dead, it's a fun little romp.) In…

We know that poor indoor air quality can make us sick, but did you know that it may affect your work creativity? That’s what scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore found. In collaboration with the global air filter…

A pioneering study involving entrepreneurs and managers found increased neuronal connectivity in the brains of entrepreneurs, potentially contributing to distinct cognitive attributes. A multidisciplinary research team led by the HEC…

Now, an AI-based semantic decoder can translate a person's brain activity while listening to a story, or silently imagining telling a story, into a continuous stream of text. Developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, it…