• Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 11th, 2014
Hunger and Drug Addiction Share Similar Neural Mechanism

Hunger and Drug Addiction Share Similar Neural Mechanism

The same neurons light up in response to both cravings

New Quadcopter Controlled via Brain-Computer Interface

New Quadcopter Controlled via Brain-Computer Interface

The BCI is meant to help people with severe disabilities

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 3rd, 2014
Why Multiple Sclerosis Patients Become Depressed

Why Multiple Sclerosis Patients Become Depressed

A brain structure was found to play an important role in this link

The Brain Picks Up Even the Slightest Variations in Speech

The Brain Picks Up Even the Slightest Variations in Speech

New study shows how individual sounds are processed

The Brain Can Learn to See Even at Adolescence

The Brain Can Learn to See Even at Adolescence

The brain retains malleability for longer than originally thought

Religion Can Be Mapped to Certain Parts of the Brain

Religion Can Be Mapped to Certain Parts of the Brain

Beliefs light up only some parts of the brain, not others

How a Cup of Coffee Leads to Mental “Priming”

How a Cup of Coffee Leads to Mental “Priming”

New study sheds some light on this mysterious behavior

Sound Processing Patterns in the Brain Revealed – Video

Sound Processing Patterns in the Brain Revealed – Video

The discovery could lead to better cochlear implants

How the Brain Pays Attention and Remains Focused

How the Brain Pays Attention and Remains Focused

Study shows that synchronization between various areas is key

Brain Forms New Links Even After It Stops Growing

Brain Forms New Links Even After It Stops Growing

The conclusion belongs to a new study conducted in the US

New Pathway for Triggering Depression Identified

New Pathway for Triggering Depression Identified

Researchers say that this mechanism was unknown until now

Preserved Brain Tissue Converted into Stem Cells

Preserved Brain Tissue Converted into Stem Cells

Researchers take new step in addressing brain damage

Brain Tissue Loss Accelerated by Lack of Sleep

Brain Tissue Loss Accelerated by Lack of Sleep

Scientists say that even one night without sleep is damaging

Perfect Pitch Pill Could Soon Become a Reality

Perfect Pitch Pill Could Soon Become a Reality

This may benefit many pop stars who cannot actually sing

Personalities and Religious Beliefs Tied in New Study

Personalities and Religious Beliefs Tied in New Study

The research explains why some people are creationists

Thought Translator May Enable the Paralyzed to Walk Again

Thought Translator May Enable the Paralyzed to Walk Again

We may see this happening as early as this year, scientists say

Mirror Neurons Help Us Learn a Second Language

Mirror Neurons Help Us Learn a Second Language

New discovery could lead to advanced study techniques

 
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