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Third patient gets brain chip from Musk’s Neuralink. How does it work?
Neuralink is one of many organisations working on brain-computer connections, including rival start-ups in Europe. This is how a brain…
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Eating disorders may be linked to teens’ brain development
The new study followed young people for about a decade, tracking their brain development, eating habits, and genetics. ADVERTISEMENT Genetics,…
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New dementia patients live fewer than 5 years after diagnosis
Dutch researchers found differences in life expectancy by gender, geographic region, and age at dementia diagnosis. ADVERTISEMENT About half of…
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Researchers say digital avatars may help patients who hear voices
Twelve sessions of therapy using a digital avatar managed to decrease the frequency of auditory hallucinations that patients suffered from.…
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Sciences map the inner workings of a fruit fly’s brain
The 3D model containing 140,000 neurons and over 50 million connections is a first step towards mapping larger brains. ADVERTISEMENT…
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LGBTQ+ people may be more prone to poor brain health in later life
LGBTQ+ people were 15 per cent more likely to develop negative brain health outcomes compared to their cisgender and straight…
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Swallowing may trigger serotonin release in flies, new research finds
Receptors in the oesophagus lead to the release of serotonin when ‘good quality food’ is consumed, researchers say. ADVERTISEMENT A…
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Scientists shed light on many ways brain changes during pregnancy
A new study looked at how the brain changes throughout pregnancy and could help better understand issues like postpartum depression.…
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Stroke drug improves memory and repairs injured brain tissue in mice
Unlike existing treatments that focus on rehabilitation or reducing the risk of an additional stroke, the experimental drug targets the…
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Coronavirus may enter the brain by building tiny tunnels from the nose
How the virus behind covid-19 enters the brain was somewhat of a mystery, but new evidence hints it may build…
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