This new drug may prevent brain cells from dying!
Scientists have discovered a drug that may help prevent neurodegenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson'.
Apr 20, 2017, 20:40 PM IST
Brain games may no longer make you smarter
An increasing number of people believe brain training helps protect them against memory loss or cognitive disorders, said Neil Charness, Professor of Psychology.
Apr 19, 2017, 00:01 AM IST
Do you know? Signs and symptoms of intracranial haemorrhage
Intracranial haemorrhage (ICH) is a life-threatening emergency and can cause rapid brain damage.
Apr 17, 2017, 12:16 PM IST
Zapping the brain through electrical stimulation can evoke honesty!
This non-invasive brain stimulation method makes brain cells more sensitive ie they are more likely to be active.
Apr 17, 2017, 00:07 AM IST
Concussion: Know its common signs and symptoms!
Concussion is a brain injury which usually doesn't cause any external brain damage or internal bleeding.
Apr 15, 2017, 16:42 PM IST
3D 'mini-brains' help understand rare developmental disorders
In their work, the scientists investigated the Miller-Dieker syndrome - a hereditary disorder is attributed to a chromosome defect. As a consequence, patients present malformations of important parts of their brain.
Apr 05, 2017, 23:42 PM IST
Marmite may be brain food: Study
Experiments found that volunteers who ate a daily spoonful of the dark-brown yeast extract seemed to have higher levels of a vital neuron chemical associated with a healthy brain.
Apr 05, 2017, 09:46 AM IST
Study suggests stress may trigger seizure for epilepsy patients
A new study has found that stressful events such as the war, trauma or natural disaster, or the death of a loved one, may trigger seizures for the people suffering with epilepsy.
Apr 04, 2017, 12:58 PM IST
People exposed to electromagnetic fields at double the risk of developing ALS
Researchers have warned that people who are exposed to very low frequency electromagnetic fields at workplace are at double the risk of developing ALS.
Mar 30, 2017, 23:29 PM IST
This is how primates developed larger brains
Researchers have found that a diet rich in fruits may have been responsible for larger brain size in primates.
Mar 28, 2017, 23:05 PM IST
Scientists identify brain 'switch' that can help improve blood circulation
A new study has discovered a protein "switch" within the tiny wire-like capillaries of the brain that helps in increasing the blood flow which ensures optimal brain function.
Mar 26, 2017, 00:22 AM IST
Brains of blind people 'rewire' to boost other senses
Researchers from Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in the US used MRI multimodal brain imaging techniques to reveal these changes in a group of 12 subjects with early blindness and they compared the scans to a group of 16 normally sighted subjects.
Mar 23, 2017, 21:05 PM IST
Alzheimer's disease linked to fatty acids in brain, says study
Currently it is thought that the main reason for developing memory problems in dementia is the presence of two big molecules in the brain called tau and amyloid proteins, researchers said.
Mar 23, 2017, 17:58 PM IST
Brain imbalance linked to impulsive Facebook use: Study
The greater the imbalance between the two systems, the more likely individuals were to engage in problematic social media use behaviours, researchers said.
Mar 20, 2017, 18:51 PM IST
Disrupted sleep in kids may affect brain cells
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disturbance which affects up to five per cent of all children.
Mar 18, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
Do you constantly check Facebook? If yes, then your brain might be at risk – Read story
The findings showed that when there is an imbalance between two cognitive-behavioural systems in the human brain, there is a higher rate of problematic use of social networking sites.
Mar 18, 2017, 13:42 PM IST
This test can show if you're at risk of dementia
Chances are that you might end your days slipping into dementia, but now, a recent study hassuggested that it`s possible to detect the onset of early memory loss.
Mar 17, 2017, 01:00 AM IST
Scientists identify gene linked to brain ageing
US researchers have identified a common genetic variant that causes normal brain ageing in older people by up to 12 years.
Mar 17, 2017, 00:13 AM IST
Memory augmentation possible through electrical stimulation: Study
The team found that applying a weak electrical current through the scalp helped to align different parts of the brain, synchronising their brain waves and enabling them to keep the same beat.
Mar 15, 2017, 13:42 PM IST
Life after death? Patient's brain continues to function 10 minutes after death, baffling scientists!
The study was conducted with an aim to learn how a human body responds when taken off life support, which would further help answer questions regarding organ donation.
Mar 12, 2017, 20:35 PM IST
