Genetic Tests Could Reveal If You're Nice

Genetic Tests Could Reveal If You're Nice

The trait is apparently inscribed in our genetic codes

The Brain Is More Ordered than First Thought

The Brain Is More Ordered than First Thought

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Memory Engrams Occupy Physical Neural Networks

Memory Engrams Occupy Physical Neural Networks

New study finally answers an intriguing scientific question

Nanocellulose Promotes the Formation of Neural Networks

Nanocellulose Promotes the Formation of Neural Networks

The discovery was made by a team of Swedish researchers

Malfunctioning Neural Links Underlying Schizophrenia Found

Malfunctioning Neural Links Underlying Schizophrenia Found

The study was conducted exclusively on children, experts say

Some Bees Exhibit Distinct Personalities

Some Bees Exhibit Distinct Personalities

Entomologists propose that each of these insects has its own personality

Overclocking the Human Brain via DIY Kit

Overclocking the Human Brain via DIY Kit

The process relies on the same basic principles as CPU overclocking

Both Brain Hemispheres Required for Creativity

Both Brain Hemispheres Required for Creativity

The exact source of this type of thinking has not yet been found

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 2nd, 2012
UCLA Team Stops Parkinson's in Lab Mice

UCLA Team Stops Parkinson's in Lab Mice

No other therapy ever managed to halt the disease's progression

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 28th, 2012
Neural Hyperconnections May Underlie Depression

Neural Hyperconnections May Underlie Depression

This discovery may highlight a new mechanism of action against the disorder

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 24th, 2012
Age-Related Hearing Loss Very Low in Musicians

Age-Related Hearing Loss Very Low in Musicians

Musical training apparently helps keep the brain in good shape

Protein Mutation Paves the Way to Parkinson's

Protein Mutation Paves the Way to Parkinson's

The molecule may constitute a target for future therapies against the condition

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 21st, 2012
Promising Alzheimer's Drug May Actually Harm Memory

Promising Alzheimer's Drug May Actually Harm Memory

It may have the exact opposite effect of what scientists intended

How the Brain Consolidates Memories

How the Brain Consolidates Memories

Repetition really is the mother of permanent learning

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 8th, 2012
Understanding Neural Energy Consumption Patterns

Understanding Neural Energy Consumption Patterns

This could be useful for treating comas and similar states

New Mechanism Driving Brain Aging Discovered

New Mechanism Driving Brain Aging Discovered

The study was carried out by experts in the United Kingdom

Music Can Delay Aging

Music Can Delay Aging

Certain aspects of the process can be put off through music

 
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