Brain
Smoking cannabis at an older age? A study shows it may actually help the brain
A new study looked for the first time at how cumulative cannabis use is associated with changes in brain structure and cognitive performance in older age – and the result is encouraging.
Nature paper ties SuperAgers to elevated hippocampal neurogenesis
A new study found: “Pink noise” may disrupt your sleep quality
Dr. Ya’akov Chernes on memory, trauma, and the brain’s role in shaping experiences - interview
Sodom, Gomorrah, atomic bomb: Altruistic attempts to avert mass destruction - opinion
One can ask how it came about that an inherited set of connections leads to Abraham’s altruistic thinking and the arguments of the atomic scientists. The answer is evolution.
Two-stage brain coding explained by University of Haifa study
“Understanding the language that the brain uses to speak to itself will enable us to understand better how to transfer information to and from the brain with precision,” according to Prof. Eran Stark
Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human
The company's initial goal is to enable people to control a computer cursor or keyboard using their thoughts alone.
Neuroscientists find the importance of dopamine in relationships through rodent study
US study on monogamous rodents shows dopamine is critical for keeping love alive.
Scientists invent brain chip to reduce risk-taking in monkeys
These groundbreaking findings not only showcase the potential of brain chip technology in influencing behavior but also offer valuable insights into the neural mechanisms governing risk attitudes.
Understanding the process of death: How you change when life ends
What really happens to our body when we die? Criminal identification lecturer from Kent University explains the stages of decomposition leading to skeletonization.
Exposure to tears leads to lower aggression in males - study
Weizmann Institute researchers: Women have a powerful weapon in their eyes against men’s aggression
Puzzling challenge: Rearrange 2 matches to solve the math equation
Test your skills and solve this puzzle by rearranging just two matches in the incorrect equation displayed.
Can owning a cat increase the risk of schizophrenia-related disorders? - study
T. gondii has been the subject of extensive research due to its potential to infiltrate the central nervous system and influence neurotransmitters.
How is smoking linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? - study
By analyzing data on people who had quit smoking years before, the researchers found that their brains remained permanently smaller than those of people who had never smoked.
