How the Brain makes Decisions by Weighing Reward and Risk
Every day, our brain makes thousands of decisions, big and small. Any of these decisions – from the least consequential such as picking a restaurant…
Neuroscience
Scientists find a Brain Mechanism that allows Humans to Overcome Fear
Researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) at UCL have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. Published today in…
Advancements and Problems in Brain Implants
In a paper recently published in the leading journal The Lancet Digital Health, a scientific team led by Stanisa Raspopovic from MedUni Vienna looks at the…
Automated Approach to Detect Common Sleep issue that affects Millions
A Mount Sinai-led team of researchers has enhanced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered algorithm to analyze video recordings of clinical sleep tests, ultimately improving accurate diagnosis…
Somatosensory Electrical Stimulation’s impact on Hand Selection
Hand choice is an unconscious decision frequently made in daily life, whether it’s reaching for an object such as a cup or performing any other…
Motor Function’s Neural Connectivity is made clear by a Brain Map
Signals relayed to motor neurons from the brain enable muscle movement, but these signals typically pass through spinal interneurons before they reach their destination. How…
A Study Reveals that Drinking Coffee while Pregnant is Safe for the Baby’s Brain Development
A study sponsored by the University of Queensland found no substantial associations between coffee consumption during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental issues in children, although experts advise…
Researchers identified a Brain Area related in Oxycodone Relapse
Even after years of recovery, a person who has struggled with alcohol or drug addiction may relapse — and relapse is more likely to occur…
Neurons in Children with Autism seem different, according to studies
New information suggests that the cells responsible for communication in the brain may be shaped differently in children with autism. Researchers at the Del Monte…
Serotonin Causes the Light to Fade
Signals in our brain are not always processed in the same manner; certain receptors influence these pathways, altering our mood, perception, and behavior in a…
How the Brain combines Stimuli and Pain Prediction?
New insights into how the brain integrates and processes pain information have been uncovered by a study led by Michael YOO Seng Bum, assistant professor…
Improving Eye Tracking for Evaluating Brain Abnormalities
An engineering team used piezoelectricity to create wearable sensors that evaluate eye movement in order to diagnose brain illnesses or brain injury. A team of…
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