The disappearance of an entire brain region should be cause for concern. Yet, for decades scientists have calmly maintained that
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Reversing way potassium channels work from bacteria to human
For the first time ever, researchers at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) have identified a specific amino
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Neuronal activity sheds light on the origin of consciousness: Electrodes in patients with epilepsy register neuronal activity underlying emergence of conscious experience, Tel Aviv University researchers say
Consciousness is everything people experience — from the taste of chocolate to the pain of a migraine, the disappointment of
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It’s all in your head: Brain protein targeted for alcoholism cure
A protein in the brain that binds to alcohol could be the key to curing alcoholism, reports UH College of
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How social isolation transforms the brain: A particular neural chemical is overproduced during long-term social isolation, causing increased aggression and fear
Chronic social isolation has debilitating effects on mental health in mammals — for example, it is often associated with depression
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New nuclear RNA retention activity discovered
Gene expression involves mRNA transport from its place of synthesis to the cytoplasm where protein translation occurs. However, many non-coding
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Molecule could improve memory, reduce Alzheimer’s degradation, study finds
A Purdue University graduate and a Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana (NWI) startup have published a research study in
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Breakdown of brain’s visual networks linked to mental illness: Poor communication between brain regions responsible for understanding what we see may increase risk of mental illness
Individual regions of the brain have to team up to get things done. And like in any team, the key
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The Yogi masters were right — meditation and breathing exercises can sharpen your mind: New research explains link between breath-focused meditation and attention and brain health
It has long been claimed by Yogis and Buddhists that meditation and ancient breath-focused practices, such as pranayama, strengthen our
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Saving aging nerves from ‘big eater’ immune cells: Treatment that destroys macrophages rescues nerve fiber in aging mice
Immune cells may contribute to weakness and mobility issues in the elderly by driving nerve degeneration, according to a study
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