neuroscience

Scientists discover how your brain wakes you up

Posted in Science on 27th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller

One neural circuit is responsible for "rapid arousal from sleep and anesthesia."

Scientists say they may be able to control the parts of the brain which determine intelligence

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller

Researchers said that a clusters of genes found in brain controlled human cognitive functions from memory to attention and reasoning.

Matrix-style memory prosthesis set to supercharge the human brain

Posted in Science on 21st Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller

A memory prosthesis being trialed next year could restore long-term recall and may eventually be used to upload new skills directly to the brain, just like in the film The Matrix.

Anxiety significantly raises risk for dementia

Posted in Medicine on 20th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller

People who experienced high anxiety any time in their lives had a 48 percent higher risk of developing dementia compared to those who had not, according to a new study.

Pulsed laser light turns whole-brain activity on and off

Posted in Science on 19th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller

The study may guide deep brain stimulation therapies used for traumatic brain injury and other neurological disorders.