Hyper-sensitive brain network responsible for chronic headaches
This abnormal hyper-sensitivity of brain networks, called Explosive Synchronization (ES), can be observed in other network phenomena as well across nature.
Jan 13, 2018, 16:00 PM IST
Epileptic seizures maybe predictable with the help of brain patterns
The researchers show in the paper that when the highest-risk parts of a patient`s daily and long-term cycles of brain irritability overlap, seizures are nearly seven times more likely to occur than when the two cycles are mismatched.
Jan 09, 2018, 14:33 PM IST
Blueberry vinegar may help fight dementia: Study
Drugs to stop the breakdown of acetylcholine have been developed to fight dementia, but they often do not last long in the body and can be toxic to the liver.
Dec 22, 2017, 20:37 PM IST
Exercising before an interview can boost brain power
The findings have implications for older people in the early stages of dementia who may be less mobile, and for anyone else looking to gain a quick mental edge in their work.
Salad consumption may keep your brain younger, healthier
Over 10 years of follow-up, the rate of decline for those who ate the most leafy greens was slower by 0.05 standardised units per year than the rate for those who ate the least leafy greens.
Dec 21, 2017, 14:19 PM IST
Multiple sclerosis can be detected by a simple blood test
The research identified two natural biomarker compounds, which have been linked to multiple sclerosis.
Pillion riders on motorcycle more vulnerable to traumatic brain injuries, says study
Traumatic brain injuries were the most common type of injury for drivers and passengers, the study found. But passengers experienced this more often, in 40 percent of cases, compared with 36 percent of cases for drivers, the researchers report in JAMA Surgery.
Dec 13, 2017, 16:28 PM IST
Brain mechanism behind depression identified
For the study, the researchers used a new approach to measure the influence of one brain region on another, referred to as effective connectivity, in depression.
Atlas of developing human brain created
The findings may help researchers around the world understand the causes of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, intellectual disability and schizophrenia.
Dec 08, 2017, 17:09 PM IST
Canola oil bad for mental health, says study
Canola oil, one of the most widely consumed vegetable oils in the world, may be harmful for the brain, according to a study.
Dec 08, 2017, 13:12 PM IST
First kid in the world to undergo double hand transplant experiences brain dysfunction
This brain remapping that occurs after upper limb amputation is called massive cortical reorganization (MCR).
Air pollution may cause permanent damage to your child's brain: Unicef
The report mentions that toxic air can also lead to anxiety disorder and may affect iq level and memory pattern in kids.
Dec 06, 2017, 14:46 PM IST
Mental illness may pass from one generation to another, says study
Possible explanations include changes in the evacuees' parenting behaviour stemming from their childhood experience or epigenetic changes - chemical alterations in gene expression, without any changes to underlying DNA.
Nov 30, 2017, 16:17 PM IST
Brain demonstrates key difference between humans and primates
A gene, known as TH, involved in the production of dopamine, a neurotransmitter known for reward-motivated behaviour, was found highly expressed in human neocortex and striatum but absent from the neocortex of chimpanzees.
Interconnections within the brain defines your smartness
The difference in the intelligence of individuals go hand in hand with differences in the patterns of integration among functional modules of the brain, says a new finding.
Boosting brain activity may protect from anxiety
The study found that people at-risk for anxiety were less likely to develop the disorder if they had higher activity in a region of the brain responsible for complex mental operations.
Nov 19, 2017, 18:34 PM IST
Peanuts may keep you mentally agile, says study
Nuts have been known to play a crucial role in protecting the heart, fighting cancer, reducing inflammation and slowing the ageing process.
Treatment to cut brain injury in newborns identified
Consequences of brain injury resulting from oxygen deprivation affect the entire lifespan and range from mild (learning disabilities) to severe (inability to breathe, walk, talk or see).
Nov 11, 2017, 13:21 PM IST
Women with chronic alcohol abuse at risk of developing brain dysfunction
It revealed that chronic alcohol abuse killed most neural stem cells as well as reduced the production and development of new nerve cells.
This brain chemical is behind all unwanted thoughts
These are all key symptoms of mental illnesses such as PTSD, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety, says study.
Nov 05, 2017, 14:34 PM IST
