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How brain architecture relates to consciousness and abstract thought

Posted in Science on 31st Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller

Could lead to better ways to identify and treat brain diseases and to new learning AI systems.

Brain Scans Could Predict Who Will Benefit From CBT

Posted in Medicine on 29th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller

If we could tell who will be unlikely to benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, resources could be saved by offering them alternative forms of treatment.

Scientists discover how your brain wakes you up

Posted in Science on 27th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller

One neural circuit is responsible for "rapid arousal from sleep and anesthesia."

'Garbage disposal' drug may slow Alzheimers and other diseases

Posted in Medicine on 25th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller

A drug that boosts activity in the brains 'garbage disposal' system, can decrease levels of toxins associated with Alzheimers and other neurodegenerative disorders.

Scientists say they may be able to control the parts of the brain which determine intelligence

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller

Researchers said that a clusters of genes found in brain controlled human cognitive functions from memory to attention and reasoning.