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Brain's 'atlas' of words revealed

Posted in Science on 28th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

Scientists in the US have mapped out how the brain organises language.

Research identifies compound that could reverse symptoms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's

Posted in Medicine on 26th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

A five-year study has found a way of 'reversing' symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases, using fruit flies as test subjects.

Glasgow University scientists crack brain 'Enigma code'

Posted in Science on 24th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

Researchers have discovered what two parts of the brain are saying to one another when processing visual images.

First blood test for Parkinsons detects the disease much sooner

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

The blood test is based on a discovery that over-active mitochondria are responsible for the buildup of toxic products responsible for the cell damage in Parkinsons.

New cases of dementia in the UK fall by 20 percent over 2 decades

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

40,000 fewer cases than anticipated.