Neuroscience

A Brain Activity Decoder can reveal hidden Stories in People’s Minds

A Brain Activity Decoder can reveal hidden Stories in People’s Minds

Brain activity decoders, also known as brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), are cutting-edge technologies capable of interpreting and decoding brain activity into meaningful data. While brain decoding…
How Chronic Stress influences the Brain’s Desire for Comfort Food

How Chronic Stress influences the Brain’s Desire for Comfort Food

Chronic stress can have an effect on our food choices, leading to a desire for comfort foods. When we are stressed, our bodies release stress…
Deep Sleep may help to prevent Alzheimer’s Memory Loss

Deep Sleep may help to prevent Alzheimer’s Memory Loss

Deep sleep has been shown to be important for memory consolidation and overall cognitive function. While research is ongoing, several studies suggest that optimizing deep…
Researchers Discover a Possible Neural Link Between Childhood Trauma and Binge Eating Disorder

Researchers Discover a Possible Neural Link Between Childhood Trauma and Binge Eating Disorder

Binge-eating disorder (BED) is a type of eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming large amounts of food within a short period of time…
A Novel Optical and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Platform Identifies Brain Regions that Control Large-Scale Brain Networks

A Novel Optical and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Platform Identifies Brain Regions that Control Large-Scale Brain Networks

A large-scale brain network refers to a complex web of interconnected brain regions that work together to perform various cognitive, sensory, and motor functions. The…
Chronic Stress Activates These Neurons, Causing Behavioral Issues Like Depression and Loss of Pleasure

Chronic Stress Activates These Neurons, Causing Behavioral Issues Like Depression and Loss of Pleasure

It is obvious that persistent stress can affect our behavior, resulting in issues like sadness, a loss of interest in activities that used to make…
Contextual Fear Conditioning Changes Synapse-Related Genes in Microglia

Contextual Fear Conditioning Changes Synapse-Related Genes in Microglia

In the central nervous system, microglia serve as the first line of defense, continually searching for pathogens and abnormalities and releasing tiny proteins called cytokines…
Age-Related Cognitive Decline is Reduced in Older Adults by Therapeutic Games and Brain Stimulation

Age-Related Cognitive Decline is Reduced in Older Adults by Therapeutic Games and Brain Stimulation

A novel method that combines online therapy games with a non-invasive brain stimulation technology may help older adults improve their working memory. Working memory is…
One Brain Region Teaches Another as We Sleep, Transforming New Information into Enduring Memories

One Brain Region Teaches Another as We Sleep, Transforming New Information into Enduring Memories

During sleep, one brain region can indeed influence and “teach” another. This phenomenon is known as sleep-dependent memory consolidation, and it involves the strengthening and…
A Progressive Intensification of Epileptic Spasms and Learning and Memory Deficits in an Animal Model of West Syndrome

A Progressive Intensification of Epileptic Spasms and Learning and Memory Deficits in an Animal Model of West Syndrome

West syndrome, also known as infantile spasms, is a rare and severe form of epilepsy that typically begins in the first year of life. A…
Noninvasive Neurotechnology Improves Autonomic Nervous System Function and Reduces Insomnia Symptoms

Noninvasive Neurotechnology Improves Autonomic Nervous System Function and Reduces Insomnia Symptoms

Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial for maintaining physical and mental health. Numerous studies have demonstrated that insomnia can raise the risk of diabetes,…
Researchers Create a Novel Method to Improve Drug Delivery for the Treatment of Pediatric Brain Tumors

Researchers Create a Novel Method to Improve Drug Delivery for the Treatment of Pediatric Brain Tumors

Pediatric brain tumors are tumors that originate in the brain or spinal cord of children, typically under the age of 18. These tumors can be…
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