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Being overweight 'ages people's brains'

Posted in Science on 5th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

The brains of overweight people look "10 years older" than those of leaner peers, a study has found.

Electric brain stimulation during sleep enhances motor memory consolidation

Posted in Medicine on 3rd Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

May be new a treatment paradigm for neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Study finds genes linked to depression

Posted in Science on 3rd Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

One study, over a dozen genes that can affect risk.

Scientists grow mini human brains

Posted in Science on 31st Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

Mini midbrains provide next generation platforms to investigate human brain biology, diseases and therapeutics, report scientists.

Synaptic bridges help brain cells communicate

Posted in Science on 29th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

Neurons rely on complicated surrounding processes in order to communicate with each other.