Brain imaging refers to the usually non-invasive or minimally invasive techniques that enable imaging the structure or function of the brain. Brain imaging techniques take advantage of X-rays ...

“It took an eternity until mathematicians finally invented zero as a number.” Perhaps that’s no surprise given that the concept can be difficult for the brain to grasp. It takes children longer to ...

Hold the morning coffee and meditation: for about 75 days over the span of a year, neuroscientist Carina Heller’s morning ritual included climbing into her university’s brain scanner at 7:30 a ...

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Composed by Mozart for his sister, Maria Anna (Nannerl to friends and family), when he was in his early teens, the piece dates back to the mid to late 1760s and consists of seven miniature movements ...

According to a survey published in March, 87% of Americans are concerned about age-related memory loss and a decline in brain function as they grow older, yet only 32% believe they can take action ...

NIGERIA DEVELOPMENT UPDATE (NDU) - October 2024 Edition: Previous distortionary and unsustainable macroeconomic policies were hindering Nigeria from achieving its immense potential. Major reforms have ...

Strokes occur when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted. This can occur suddenly and cause serious damage quickly. Strokes may also prove fatal. A stroke is a medical emergency that requires ...

A new study published in Psychological Medicine sheds light on how childhood adversities, such as abuse and neglect, can affect brain development, even in children who do not show signs of psychiatric ...

Unlocking the secrets to slow synapse development In their latest study, the team tested the involvement of two genes, SRGAP2B and SRGAP2C, which are unique to humans. First identified by Cécile ...

These genes, SRGAP2B and SRGAP2C, slow down synapse development, a hallmark of prolonged brain growth thought to enhance learning in humans. By turning off these genes in human neurons, scientists ...