neuroscience
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.
Study Investigates Vaccine and Oral Medication to Stop Alzheimers Before it Begins
Posted in Medicine on 15th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
Testing a new vaccine and oral medication that could delay or prevent Alzheimers disease from developing in those with a genetic predisposition.
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.