An alternate theory for what causes Alzheimer's disease
September 5, 2019
A unique neurological signature not previously identified in patients may provide a path to new, more successful trials.
Unmasking concussion with a simple blood test
September 5, 2019
A blood test that costs a fraction of the price of a brain scan may flag concussion in patients that pass CT tests.
Why grandpa and grandma should be playing video games
August 28, 2019
Online brain exercises can help seniors multitask as well as people 50 years younger.
The case against reality
July 25, 2019
Evolution has trained humans to construct reality, rather than to see the world as it truly is.
Want to meditate more effectively? Try algorithms
June 12, 2019
Digital media often seems to deplete our attention. Scientists have found a way to flip that equation.
What do dating technology and Alzheimer's have in common?
May 23, 2019
Artificial intelligence, developed around the same ‘swipe right’ approach we associate with dating apps, could vastly scale up Alzheimer’s research.
Nicotine exposure in newborns alters neurons, predisposes brain to addiction
May 22, 2019
Exposure to nicotine through mother's milk induced a number of changes in young mice.
Lack of sleep shrinks men's testicles?
May 22, 2019
UC Berkeley scientist Matt Walker shows how missing sleep can really catch up with you in his new TED Talk.
Want to ace your tests? Take notes by hand
May 7, 2019
Even a brand new laptop won't give you an edge over pen and paper.
To boldly go or anxiously hang back?
May 6, 2019
A small population of nerve cells in the brain play an important role in anxiety’s influence over behavior.