New light-activated compounds offer hope for treating neuropathic pain
A team of researchers from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has developed an innovative way to treat neuropathic pain using light.
This new...
Scientists solve brain size mystery: humans break evolutionary trends
A groundbreaking study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution has revealed that the largest animals do not have proportionally bigger brains, with humans being...
New brain circuit discovery could explain how we detect faces
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered a brain circuit in primates that rapidly detects faces.
This finding not only helps explain...
Regaining hand function after stroke: effective strategies
A stroke can significantly impact many aspects of physical function, and loss of hand movement is among the most challenging consequences.
The ability to use...
The power of mindfulness and meditation in neurological health
In recent years, mindfulness and meditation have been recognized not just as practices for mental calm and balance but also as potential tools for...
Scientists discover how thinking activates mental maps in the brain
As you travel your usual route to work or the grocery store, your brain uses cognitive maps stored in your hippocampus and entorhinal cortex.
These...
Multiple head injuries significantly increase stroke risk, new study finds
New research from the Perelman School of Medicine reveals a troubling link between head injuries and the risk of stroke.
According to the study, people...
New brain discovery sheds light on stuttering causes and treatments
A recent study published in the journal Brain has pinpointed a specific brain network hub that is crucial in stuttering.
Led by Associate Professor Catherine...
What are nootropics and do they really boost your brain
Humans have long been searching for a "magic elixir" to make us smarter, and improve our focus and memory.
This includes traditional Chinese medicine used...
Light therapy boosts brain healing after injury, shows study
Low-level light therapy may help heal brains that have suffered significant injuries, according to a study published in Radiology.
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)...