Alpha, beta, theta: What are brain states and brain waves? And can we control them?

by Susan Hillier,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere's no shortage of apps and technology that claim to shift the brain into a "theta" state—said to help with re

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Alpha, beta, theta: What are brain states and brain waves? And can we control them?

by Susan Hillier,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere's no shortage of apps and technology that claim to shift the brain into a "theta" state—said to help with re

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Alcohol, the magic potion: science behind the most harmful drug of all (Full Documentary)

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Alcohol, the magic potion: science behind the most harmful drug of all (Full Documentary)

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that attractor dynamics in the monkey prefrontal cortex reflect the confidence of decisions

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressTemporal-discounting task performed by monkeys during the team's experiments. In each trial, the animals first touched a bar, after which a red dot was presented.

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that attractor dynamics in the monkey prefrontal cortex reflect the confidence of decisions

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressTemporal-discounting task performed by monkeys during the team's experiments. In each trial, the animals first touched a bar, after which a red dot was presented.

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What is Lewy body dementia, which robbed robin williams of his sanity?

by University of VirginiaDr. Matthew Barrett said UVA is in the early stages of bringing a clinical trial for Lewy body dementia to the Health System.Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Willia

Updated on: February 27,2024 16

What is Lewy body dementia, which robbed robin williams of his sanity?

by University of VirginiaDr. Matthew Barrett said UVA is in the early stages of bringing a clinical trial for Lewy body dementia to the Health System.Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Willia

Updated on:February 27,2024 16

Brain 'Organoid' Study Hints at the Origins of Autism

By Cara MurezHealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Aug. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Research using three-dimensional replicas of the developing brain created in a lab dish is shedding new light on autism spectru

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Brain 'Organoid' Study Hints at the Origins of Autism

By Cara MurezHealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Aug. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Research using three-dimensional replicas of the developing brain created in a lab dish is shedding new light on autism spectru

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Scientists discover promising target for Alzheimer's disease treatment

by Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyVCAM1+microglia interact with amyloid-beta plaques in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease.a,b, Representative images (a) and

Updated on: February 24,2024 11

Scientists discover promising target for Alzheimer's disease treatment

by Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyVCAM1+microglia interact with amyloid-beta plaques in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease.a,b, Representative images (a) and

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Future direction for stroke care in Ireland from perspectives of stroke survivors, caregivers and medical professionals

by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from RCSI's School of Population Health has found that future developments to Irish stroke services,

Updated on: March 23,2024 20

Future direction for stroke care in Ireland from perspectives of stroke survivors, caregivers and medical professionals

by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from RCSI's School of Population Health has found that future developments to Irish stroke services,

Updated on:March 23,2024 20

Infrared light therapy might aid dementia patients

by Durham UniversityTracy Sloan with the infrared light therapy helmet. Tracy used the helmet to try and help improve her memory. Credit: Durham University/North News & PicturesInfrared light

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Infrared light therapy might aid dementia patients

by Durham UniversityTracy Sloan with the infrared light therapy helmet. Tracy used the helmet to try and help improve her memory. Credit: Durham University/North News & PicturesInfrared light

Updated on:June 07,2024 7

Brain-computer interface restores control of home devices for patient with ALS

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTop photo: Tim Evans, 62, during testing; the BCI is picking up his brain signals to turn off the light using a communication board. Photo courtesy o

Updated on: January 04,2024 8

Brain-computer interface restores control of home devices for patient with ALS

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTop photo: Tim Evans, 62, during testing; the BCI is picking up his brain signals to turn off the light using a communication board. Photo courtesy o

Updated on:January 04,2024 8

Connections between nerves and stem cells may be essential for function

Researchers have demonstrated that stem cells attract neurons with different strengths and that connections between the two may be vital for cancer stem cell function.Scientists exploring how neurons

Updated on: November 01,2023 3

Connections between nerves and stem cells may be essential for function

Researchers have demonstrated that stem cells attract neurons with different strengths and that connections between the two may be vital for cancer stem cell function.Scientists exploring how neurons

Updated on:November 01,2023 3

Timing is everything: How circadian rhythms influence our brains

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonBMAL1 localizes to hippocampal synapses. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adj1010Why are we mentally sharper at cert

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Timing is everything: How circadian rhythms influence our brains

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonBMAL1 localizes to hippocampal synapses. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adj1010Why are we mentally sharper at cert

Updated on:December 30,2023 14

Propionate is a key anaplerotic substrate in pyruvate dehydrogenase-deficient brain

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Propionate is a key anaplerotic substrate in pyruvate dehydrogenase-deficient brain

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