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.