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NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND BRAIN MODELS
Could growing human brain tissue inside a mouse finally help scientists study brain diseases that are difficult to recreate, understand and treat?A small piece of human brain tissue was placed inside newborn mice. Over the following months, it did something researchers had rarely been...- Your calf muscles may be doing more than helping you walk. They could be talking to your brain through a protein that may influence mood and trigger the growth of new neuronsScientists identified apelin, a protein signaling from leg muscles to the brain. Exercising mice showed increased apelin levels in their bl...
- What happens to the brain when consciousness goes offline? Scientists uncover how disrupted brain communication can alter awareness, memory and our sense of selfGeneral anaesthesia disrupts brain communication, altering how different regions coordinate their activity. Researchers observe reduced lon...
- Your brain may be one organ today, but scientists have uncovered a hidden split that may date back more than 500 million yearsNew research suggests the human brain develops from two distinct cell populations. These groups follow separate paths from early embryonic ...
- Scientists thought the human brain began as one: New study reveals two ancient cell pathways emerge early, raising a surprising question about how our most complex organ formsScientists have uncovered a surprising twist in human brain development: two distinct groups of early cells follow separate paths to form d...
- Life lessons from quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: 'Whoever loves becomes humble. Those who love have pawned a part of their narcissism...' - Psychology of love and why it softens your ego, makes you vulnerable and teaches humility explained by the father of psychoanalysisQuote of the Day by Sigmund Freud: Freud’s observation, “Whoever loves becomes humble. Those who love have, so to speak, pawned a part of t...
- 13-year-old with reported IQ of 168 Scored 1,590/1,600 in SAT at age 10, graduated high school at 11; now set to begin NYU master’s in 2027In 2027, Joe Petraro-Hyppolite plans to enroll in a master’s program at New York University after scoring an impressive 1,590 on the SAT at...
- He is 12, with an IQ of 168 and living with a neurological disease. But he's all set to become the youngest student in an MA programme at New York University. Who is Joe Petraro Hyppolite?Meet Joe Petraro Hyppolite – a real-life Sheldon Cooper. At just 13, he is all set to start his Master’s degree at New York University. Wit...
- 338 donated NFL players' brains are giving researchers an unusual window into CTE and chronic brain injury, raising fresh questions about the long-term cost of footballA recent investigation into the brains of deceased former NFL athletes revealed a staggering incidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy ...
- Study says people with an inability to delay gratification are more likely to experience emotional eating tendenciesMany people turn to food as a source of comfort during tough emotional times, unintentionally sabotaging their body's natural hunger signal...
- Chinese 'robot brain' startup sees ChatGPT-style breakthrough as soon as next yearDespite impressive hardware advances allowing Chinese humanoids to sprint, dance and do backflips on command, Chinese robot firms are incre...
- Scientists develop a new way to test autism & epilepsy treatments: Why traditional mice cannot explain complex human brain disordersScientists have implanted human brain organoids into specially engineered mice. These human cells survived and connected with the animals' ...
- Psychology says people who love their afternoon nap may be responding to more than tirednessOne person may be highly productive in the morning, take an afternoon nap and return to work feeling recharged. Another may avoid naps alto...
- Can’t stop moving your legs at night? Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 10 unusual body signs that may signal health issuesRecognizing subtle physical changes is crucial for understanding potential health issues, claims Harvard-trained gut doctor Dr Saurabh Seth...
- Céline Dion returns to stage amid rare disease that causes severe muscle stiffness and painful spasms. Here's how she is fighting backCeline Dion is touring France four years after her stiff person syndrome diagnosis. She trains five days weekly with Pilates and ballet for...
- Does smoking protect against Parkinson’s? A study of half a million people points to carbon monoxide, revealing a surprising clue in cigarette smokeA recent study indicates that carbon monoxide might be responsible for lowering the risk of Parkinson's disease, as opposed to nicotine. Re...
- AI, trauma, bionics: India’s top institutes join forces to develop medical care for soldiersTop Indian health institutions are partnering with the Armed Forces Medical Services. These collaborations focus on developing advanced med...
- Sachin Tendulkar shares one habit that brings him ‘little moments’ of fondness. Experts say this hobby can reduce risk of dementia, boost self-esteemSachin Tendulkar recently took to X to reveal why he often spends time with his bat and why it is not just equipment for him. He shared tha...
- Who is Col Anurag Upadhyay? Former Army special forces officer who chose military service after scoring 99th percentile in CATColonel Anurag Upadhyay, a valiant former Special Forces member, is in urgent need of medical and technological expertise after suffering a...
- Psychology says millions of adults sleepwalk, exposing hidden ties between nocturnal wanderings, mental health, and sleep disruptionNearly four percent of American adults are affected by sleepwalking annually, a condition that often has genetic ties and links to mental h...
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