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Scientists make breakthrough in schizophrenia research

Posted in Medicine on 6th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

The work presents strong evidence that disruption of a delicate chemical balance in the brain is heavily implicated in the disorder.

When the Color We See Isnt the Color We Remember

Posted in Science on 4th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

People can distinguish between millions of colors, but have trouble remembering specific shades because our brains store what weve seen as one of just a few basic hues.

Missing link found between brain and immune system

Posted in Science on 3rd Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

Overturning decades of textbook teaching, researchers have discovered that the brain is directly connected to the immune system by vessels previously thought not to exist.

Scientists recover 'lost' memories using brain stimulation by blue light

Posted in Medicine on 31st May, 2015
by Alex Muller

Amnesia is a fixable result of retrieval impairment, not damage.

Light electric stimulation of the brain may improve memory for people with schizophrenia

Posted in Medicine on 30th May, 2015
by Alex Muller

This type of brain stimulation might ease some of the cognitive difficulties that afflict people with schizophrenia.