Misophonia: Supersensitive Brain Connection Causes Hatred of Noises
In a new study, scientists identified an unusual brain connectivity in misophonia sufferers that links the auditory cortex to motor regions controlling facial movements. This…
In a new study, scientists identified an unusual brain connectivity in misophonia sufferers that links the auditory cortex to motor regions controlling facial movements. This…
Physical activity in the elderly is linked to increased levels of proteins that improve neural connections, potentially safeguarding against cognitive decline, even in the presence…
Individuals with high openness to experience tend to excel in creative tasks and have unique perceptual experiences, such as longer duration of seeing merged images…
Neuroscientists uncover how the brain perceives sensory information – and how this process can malfunction. Jerry Chen’s work at Boston University explores how genetic and…
Researchers have found that individuals who recently used marijuana and experienced a bleeding stroke are more than twice as likely to suffer from delayed cerebral…
Transcranial ultrasound stimulation in macaques impacts decision-making by affecting brain regions linked to credit assignment, suggesting new approaches to psychiatric treatment. Imagine passing an exam,…
A peptide known to prevent the protein error that gives rise to Parkinson’s disease has been optimized by scientists, making it a strong candidate for…
Scripps Research Discovery Illuminates How Brain Cells Die in Prion Diseases Researchers show how toxic aggregates are formed inside brain cells, and how to block…
Smell has the power to transport us across time and space. It could be the sweet fragrance of jasmine, or the musty scent of algae….
Boosting norepinephrine reduces neuroinflammation markers in MCI. Boosting levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine with atomoxetine, a repurposed ADHD medication, may be able to stall neurodegeneration…
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology show that strain on ventricular walls explains where lesions develop in the aging brain. As our brains age, small…
A new study shows that people who do vigorous physical activities, like jogging or playing competitive sports, in areas with higher air pollution may show…
A group of immune cells that normally protect against inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract may have the opposite effect in multiple sclerosis (MS) and other…
The thickness of the cortical region varies among women, associated with its use. The exact location of the brain area representing genital touch varies among…
University of Queensland researchers have discovered an exercise ‘sweet spot’ that reverses the cognitive decline in aging mice, paving the way for human studies. After…
Navigation doesn’t always go as planned—a lesson that flies learn the hard way, when a strong headwind shunts them backward in defiance of their forward-beating…
Chemical’s release in brain tied to processing of imagery, cells’ activation. “Look at me!” we might say while attempting to engage our children. It turns…
Discovery could lead to new treatment in kids with autism and epilepsy. Calming brain protein is low in autism, leading to epilepsy No brakes on…