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Neuroscientists restore vegetative-state patients consciousness with nerve stimulation
Posted in Medicine on 27th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
This challenges the general belief that disorders of consciousness that persist for longer than 12 months are irreversible.
Brain halves increase communication to compensate for aging, study finds
Posted in Science on 17th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
Increased communication between distant brain regions helps older adults compensate for the negative aspects of aging
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.
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.
Baby brain scans can predict who is likely to develop autism
Posted in Medicine on 11th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
The way bundles of white matter fibres in the brain connect can indicate whether someone will develop autism.