Neuroscience

The effects of ketamine on brain activity you don’t know

A recent study from the University of Cambridge has uncovered two brain phenomena that might explain some of the side effects of ketamine, a...

Mindfulness training can alter consciousness, study finds

A recent study by researchers at the University of Cambridge has revealed that mindfulness training can lead to altered states of consciousness, such as...

Organizing your page may help organize your mind, study finds

Ever wondered how you manage to keep track of all the information you receive daily? A recent study from Murdoch University suggests you might have...

How being bilingual can keep your mind sharp as you age

Knowing more than one language might help keep your brain sharp as you get older, according to Tanya Dash, a speech-language pathologist and cognitive...

Research shows a big cause of nerve damage in diabetic patients

A new study indicates that patients with diabetes who also suffer from vitamin D deficiency are at an increased risk of developing neuropathy, a...

Brain structure differences in kids with conduct disorder

Recent research conducted by a collaboration of institutions, including the Universities of Bath and Birmingham, has revealed significant structural differences in the brains of...

Scientists discover how neurons age, offering hope for early detection of brain diseases

Researchers from King's College London have made an important discovery about how different parts of nerve cells (neurons) age. This finding could help in early...

Scientists find way to help patients ‘speak’ using only their thoughts

In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) have demonstrated that a person can "speak"...

How our brains track time: new study reveals surprising insights

Have you ever felt like time flies when you're having fun? According to a new study by researchers at UNLV, there’s a lot of truth...

Inflammation in young adults linked to lower cognitive skills in midlife

Higher inflammation levels in young adults are associated with lower performance in cognitive skills testing in midlife, according to a new study by researchers...