neuroscience

Manipulating One Brain Protein Could Allow Us to Prevent Alzheimers

Posted in Medicine on 21st Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

Most research on Alzheimer's is around beta-amyloid in the brain that's suspected of causing plaques associated with the disease.

A research Team Think They Have Found the Physical Location of Consciousness

Posted in Medicine on 13th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

A team may have figured out its physical origins of consciousness in the brain, after pinpointing a network of three specific regions.

fMRI Brain scan better than polygraph test in spotting lies

Posted in Science on 12th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

When someone is lying, areas of the brain linked to decision-making are activated, which lights up on an fMRI scan for experts to see.

Neuroscience review reframes 'mind-wandering' and mental illness

Posted in Science on 7th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

Mind-wandering is not far from creative thinking.

Brain-scanning helmet will allow brains to be studied on the go

Posted in Hardware on 6th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

The technology will allow for investigations to be carried out into people with exceptional talents and also those with degenerative brain disorders.