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First evidence of the body's waste system in the human brain discovered
Posted in Medicine on 8th Oct, 2017
by Alex Muller
By scanning the brains of healthy volunteers, researchers saw the first, long-sought evidence that our brains may drain some waste out through lymphatic vessels.
Researchers discover the key to long-term memory in the brain
Posted in Medicine on 28th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
It also opens the possibility of one day editing our memories.
Human brains connecting to the internet in realtime
Posted in Science on 16th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
Biomedical engineers at Wits are connecting a human brain to the internet in real time.
Study Investigates Vaccine and Oral Medication to Stop Alzheimers Before it Begins
Posted in Medicine on 15th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
Testing a new vaccine and oral medication that could delay or prevent Alzheimers disease from developing in those with a genetic predisposition.
Alzheimers Doesnt Destroy Memories, It Only Blocks Them
Posted in Medicine on 13th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
Until now, it was believed that Alzheimers disease could destroy the memories, but a new study reveals that it actually blocks them.