Brain 'switch' to turn off nicotine cravings identified
Scientists have identified a fat molecule in brain cells that may act as a 'switch' to increase or decrease the motivation to consume nicotine, a finding that could lead to new therapies to help smokers kick the butt.
Jan 16, 2016, 12:30 PM IST
Three-decade old pesticide in milk linked with Parkinson's
A pesticide used prior to the early 1980s and found in milk at that time may be associated with signs of Parkinson's disease in the brain, researchers reveal.
Dec 10, 2015, 11:58 AM IST
How jogging helps you stay sharp- Read inside
Exercise can enhance the development of new brain cells that play an important role in learning and memory of adults, new research has found.
Nov 29, 2015, 00:34 AM IST
Artificial skin to give people with prosthetics sense of touch
Researchers have developed a new artificial skin that can 'feel' similar to the way a fingertip senses pressure, and may help people perceive sensation in their prosthetic limbs.
Nov 09, 2015, 18:37 PM IST
Jet lag-like sleep disruptions spur Alzheimer's memory loss
Glutathione deficiencies produce redox changes in brain cells. Redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons, which leads to alterations in the oxidation state of atoms and may affect brain metabolism and inflammation.
Oct 31, 2015, 09:46 AM IST
Our memories reside in specific brain cells: MIT researchers
The researchers used optogenetics to show that memories really do reside in very specific brain cells, and that simply activating a tiny fraction of brain cells can recall an entire memory.
Oct 25, 2015, 00:19 AM IST
Decoding brain cells' moods may manage alcoholism: Study
These brain cells called Purkinje cells, located in the cerebellum at the base of the brain, are essential for our body's balance.
Oct 07, 2015, 20:43 PM IST
Indian-American scientist uses sound waves to control brain cells
In a first, an Indian American researcher from Salk Institute for Biological Studies in California has developed a new way to selectively activate brain, heart, muscle and other cells using ultrasonic sound waves.
Sep 16, 2015, 20:03 PM IST
