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The human brain is the center of the human nervous system and is a highly complex organ. Enclosed in the cranium, it has the same general structure as the brains of other mammals, but is over three times as large as the brain of a typical mammal with an equivalent body size.

Two studies uncover brain mechanisms underlying decision making process

New research conducted in the Cognitive Neuroscience group of SISSA shows that a perceptual decision - recognizing an object and taking the appropriate action - is triggered as soon as the brain's processing networks accumulate the exact right quantity of sensory information.

21 Apr 2019

Light-intensity physical activity associated with healthy brain aging

Incremental physical activity, even at light intensity, is associated with larger brain volume and healthy brain aging.

19 Apr 2019

Disruptive behaviors in autistic children linked to reduced brain connectivity

More than a quarter of children with autism spectrum disorder are also diagnosed with disruptive behavior disorders.

19 Apr 2019

Groundbreaking experiment in pigs challenges the notion about brain damage

The brain is more resilient than previously thought. In a groundbreaking experiment published in this week's issue of Nature, neuroscientists created an artificial circulation system that successfully restored some functions and structures in donated pig brains--up to four hours after the pigs were butchered at a USDA food processing facility.

19 Apr 2019

Scientific breakthrough provides new hope for people living with multiple sclerosis

A scientific breakthrough provides new hope for millions of people living with multiple sclerosis. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have developed a compound that stimulates repair of the protective sheath that covers nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

19 Apr 2019

Emergency medicine doctors find better way to treat severe epileptic seizures in children

Emergency medicine doctors now have a better way to treat severe epileptic seizures in children, thanks to a New Zealand-Australian study.

19 Apr 2019

Drug that treats high blood pressure shows promise against neurodegenerative diseases

A prescribed drug to treat high blood pressure has shown promise against conditions such as Parkinson's, Huntington's and forms of dementia in studies carried out in mice and zebrafish at the University of Cambridge.

19 Apr 2019

Researchers map auditory sensory system of the mouse brain

University of Oregon neuroscientists report that two areas of the mouse brain combine representations of what is heard and anticipated, guiding behavior that leads mice to the best reward.

19 Apr 2019

Novel system enables researchers to study bacteria within mini-tissues in a dish

Engineering bacteria to intelligently sense and respond to disease states, from infections to cancer, has become a promising focus of synthetic biology.

19 Apr 2019

Researchers identify key clues to brain and pancreas development

Researchers have discovered a key clue into the development of the pancreas and brain by studying rare patients born without a pancreas.

19 Apr 2019

Researchers create a working model of cerebral tract to study brain function

It takes a lot of connections to create human intelligence. Brain function depends on contacts between multiple regions within the brain.

19 Apr 2019

Two new epigenetic regulators maintain self-renewal of embryonic stem cells

Embryonic stem cells have the ability to self-renew, and, being pluripotent have the potential to create almost any cell type in the body.

19 Apr 2019

WiFi may interact with signaling pathways in the brain, causing irreversible damage

A recent study reviewed evidence from 23 controlled scientific studies to determine once and for all, whether WiFi has a detrimental effect on human health.

18 Apr 2019

Scientists revive pig brain cells four hours after death, providing hope for stroke patients

In a breakthrough research study, scientists at Yale University have restored cellular activity in the brains of dead pigs.

18 Apr 2019

New tool provides a standard way to measure effects of caring for survivors of TBI

A traumatic brain injury happens in an instant: a battlefield blast, a car crash, a bad fall. But the effects can last a lifetime - and can leave the survivor dependent on daily care from their loved ones for decades.

17 Apr 2019

CBD could help slip medications into the brain

Cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, is being touted as beneficial for many health conditions, ranging from anxiety to epilepsy.

17 Apr 2019

New Virtual Reality Therapy game could offer relief for patients with chronic pain, mobility issues

A Virtual Reality Therapy game which could introduce relief for patients suffering from chronic pain and mobility issues has been developed by a team of UK researchers.

17 Apr 2019

Rutgers researchers identify new factor essential for maintaining stem cells in the brain and gut

The organs in our bodies house stem cells that are necessary to regenerate cells when they become damaged, diseased or too old to function.

17 Apr 2019

Oxytocin blocks excess drinking in alcohol-dependent rats

The neuropeptide oxytocin blocks enhanced drinking in alcohol-dependent rats, according to a study published April 16 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology led by Drs. Tunstall, Koob and Vendruscolo of the National Institutes of Health, and Drs. Kirson and Roberto of The Scripps Research Institute.

17 Apr 2019

Timing of food intake influences molecular clock in the liver of mice

The timing of food intake is a major factor driving the rhythmic expression of most genes in the mouse liver, researchers report April 16 in the journal Cell Reports.

17 Apr 2019

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Two studies uncover brain mechanisms underlying decision making process

Light-intensity physical activity associated with healthy brain aging

Disruptive behaviors in autistic children linked to reduced brain connectivity

Groundbreaking experiment in pigs challenges the notion about brain damage

Scientific breakthrough provides new hope for people living with multiple sclerosis

Emergency medicine doctors find better way to treat severe epileptic seizures in children

Drug that treats high blood pressure shows promise against neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers map auditory sensory system of the mouse brain

Novel system enables researchers to study bacteria within mini-tissues in a dish

Researchers identify key clues to brain and pancreas development

Researchers create a working model of cerebral tract to study brain function

Two new epigenetic regulators maintain self-renewal of embryonic stem cells

WiFi may interact with signaling pathways in the brain, causing irreversible damage

Scientists revive pig brain cells four hours after death, providing hope for stroke patients

New tool provides a standard way to measure effects of caring for survivors of TBI

CBD could help slip medications into the brain

New Virtual Reality Therapy game could offer relief for patients with chronic pain, mobility issues

Rutgers researchers identify new factor essential for maintaining stem cells in the brain and gut

Oxytocin blocks excess drinking in alcohol-dependent rats

Timing of food intake influences molecular clock in the liver of mice

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