Brains of fighter pilots are ‘more sensitive’: Study
December 15th, 2010 - 2:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 15 (ANI): A new study, which included cognitive tests and MRI scans, has found that fighter pilots' brains are more sensitive as compared to a control group.The research compared the ... Read more...
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Become a child again to erase bad memories forever
December 10th, 2010 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 10 (ANI): Temporarily returning the brain to a child-like state could help people with post-traumatic stress disorder and phobias forget their fears forever.A clue to permanent erasure comes from research ... Read more...
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Sugar-sweetened coffee could make your smarter
December 9th, 2010 - 6:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 9 (ANI): Sugar-sweetened coffee may be the best way to prepare the brain for a busy day ahead, say scientists.Researchers at the University of Barcelona in Spain found that taking ... Read more...
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Acupuncture really does change brain’s perception of pain
December 1st, 2010 - 12:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 1 (ANI): A new study from the University Hospital in Essen, Germany, suggests that acupuncture really does alter the brain's perception and processing of pain.Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), ... Read more...
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Coffee with sugar activates attentiveness, memory
November 28th, 2010 - 4:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 28 (IANS) A cup of coffee activates attentiveness and memory if it is taken with sugar.
University of Barcelona scientists found that taking caffeine and sugar together boosts the brain's ... Read more...
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Sugar-sweetened coffee ‘boosts memory, attention span’
November 27th, 2010 - 12:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 27 (ANI): Sugar-sweetened coffee may be the best way to prepare the brain for a busy day ahead, say scientists.Researchers at the University of Barcelona in Spain found that taking ... Read more...
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Keep kids away from crime, don’t smoke during pregnancy
November 17th, 2010 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 17 (IANS) Women who smoke 20 cigarettes a day during pregnancy risk their child turning to crime later in life.The children of such mothers were more likely to become repeat ... Read more...
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Genes determine a lot more than just our looks
November 8th, 2010 - 4:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 08 (ANI): A study has suggested that the two sets of chromosomes we humans inherit from our parents do not only determine our physical traits but also how we develop.Dr ... Read more...
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What goes on in a woman’s mind during an orgasm
November 8th, 2010 - 11:52 am ICT by ANI
London, Nov 08 (ANI): Sneak-a-peek inside a woman's brain while she is having orgasm would now be possible, thanks to a scan developed by American scientists.Rutgers University researchers have discovered that sexual ... Read more...
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First step to developing a test for MND
November 5th, 2010 - 4:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 05 (ANI): Scientists have identified a common signature of nerve damage in the brains of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) patients.The study was funded by the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, ... Read more...
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Brain’s ability to ‘pay attention’ diminishes with age
November 3rd, 2010 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 03 (ANI): A new study has suggested that visual attention-the brain's ability to selectively filter unattended or unwanted information from reaching awareness-weakens with age, leaving elder people incapable of sifting ... Read more...
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Brain hyperactivity ‘responsible for involuntary flashbacks’
October 28th, 2010 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 28 (ANI): Researchers from Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the University of Minnesota have revealed that increased circuit activity in the right side of the brain causes involuntary flashbacks ... Read more...
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Falling in love ‘only takes about a fifth of a second’
October 26th, 2010 - 2:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 26 (ANI): Remember the expression 'losing your heart to someone'? Well you might have lost your brain instead, according to a new study that claims it's your brain and not ... Read more...
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Our brains, not hearts, make us fall in love: Scientists
October 23rd, 2010 - 12:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 23 (ANI): Remember the expression 'losing your heart to someone'? Well you might have lost your brain instead, according to a new study that claims it's your brain and not ... Read more...
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Why some people excel at riding bikes or tying a tie
October 21st, 2010 - 1:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): A researcher has explained as to why some people may excel at riding a bike, tying a tie, or playing the piano, but the same people may find ... Read more...
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Activity of gene in the brain depends on genetic background
October 20th, 2010 - 4:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 20 (ANI): A new study has revealed that same genes have different activity patterns in the brain in individuals with different genetic backgrounds.These findings from researchers at the Allen ... Read more...
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Bilingualism boosts brain prowess
October 15th, 2010 - 12:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 15 (ANI): A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles has revealed that the ability to speak multiple languages is associated with better mental capacities."Being able to use ... Read more...
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Love as effective as drugs in driving pain away
October 14th, 2010 - 12:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 14 (ANI): If you experience intense and passionate feelings of love for someone, you probably won't need a doctor or drugs to drive pain away as love will do it ... Read more...
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Magnets may help treat major depression
October 12th, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 12 (ANI): Psychiatric researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found a non-invasive, non-drug therapy to be an effective, long-term treatment for major depression.The study was done to determine the ... Read more...
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World’s largest study shows brain recovery, speech improvement possible after stroke
September 29th, 2010 - 3:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 29 (ANI): Scientists have offered new hope to patients of chronic stroke, for world's largest study has suggested that the brain can recover and the ability to communicate can improve ... Read more...
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Novel discovery may lead to new therapies for chronic pain
September 8th, 2010 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 8 (ANI): Mount Sinai researchers have discovered a major mechanism underlying the development of tolerance to chronic morphine treatment - the find might lead the way for new therapies to ... Read more...
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Chemical system in brain that behaves differently in cocaine addicts identified
August 11th, 2010 - 10:48 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 11 (ANI): Scientists have identified a chemical system in the brain that reacts differently in cocaine addicts.According to researchers, the findings that could result in new treatment options for individuals ... Read more...
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Grid cells to help understand mapmaking in brain discovered
August 10th, 2010 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 10 (ANI): Grid cells, which help the brain map locations, have been found for the first time outside of the hippocampus in the rat brain, according to new research from ... Read more...
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Why some people can sleep even through an earthquake
August 10th, 2010 - 12:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 10 (ANI): Ever wondered why some people are capable of sleeping even through an earthquake, while others wake up at the slightest noise?"We found that by measuring brain waves during ... Read more...
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Deep brain stimulation may help Alzheimer’s patients
August 5th, 2010 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 05 (ANI): Doctors in Toronto, Canada have proved that the use of Deep Brain Stimulation on patients with early signs of Alzheimer's is safe and it may help in improving ... Read more...
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Memory’s master switch found
July 30th, 2010 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 30 (ANI): Researchers at Tel Aviv University have found memory's master switch- GABA (?-Aminobutyric acid), a natural molecule that occurs in the brain, which could be the main factor in ... Read more...
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Irritable bowel syndrome causes structural brain alterations in patients
July 23rd, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 23 (ANI): A study has shown that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the abdomen, may lead to structural changes in specific brain regions ... Read more...
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‘Cool’ imagery lowers hot flashes in women nearing menopause
July 18th, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 18 (ANI): Women who specifically pictured images associated with coolness during hypnotherapy tend to have a dramatic decrease in hot flashes that are experienced just before menopause, a new American ... Read more...
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Women turn smarter during ovulation
June 30th, 2010 - 3:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 30 (ANI): Women are at their smartest self when they are ovulating, according to a study.The study, led by Belinda Pletzer at the University of Salzburg, Austria, claimed that the ... Read more...
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Scientists devise ‘pacemaker’ for brain
June 29th, 2010 - 5:20 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 29 (IANS) Disorders such as depression or Parkinson's may be helped by stimulating certain areas of the brain with controlled precision, says a study, encouraging scientists to create a pacemaker ... Read more...
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Soon, a ‘pacemaker’ for the brain
June 29th, 2010 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 29 (ANI): Israeli scientists are trying to develop a chip that will allow doctors to wire computer applications and sensors to the brain, aiding the treatment of disorders such as ... Read more...
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Vitamin D vital for cognitive function
June 26th, 2010 - 4:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 26 (ANI): Scientists have contributed to a limited but growing body of evidence of a link between vitamin D and cognitive function.The study was led by epidemiologist Katherine Tucker ... Read more...
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Why babies’ brains are flexible
June 23rd, 2010 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 23 (ANI): Scientists have uncovered why a baby's brain is particularly flexible and why it easily changes- it is because the brains still has to grow.Researchers from the Bernstein Network ... Read more...
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Now, ‘vacuum cleaner’ to suck out strokes
June 9th, 2010 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 9 (ANI): Stroke-producing blockages from blood vessels in the brain can now be sucked out, thanks to a 'clot vacuum cleaner'.Twenty-seven Calgary patients were rescued from massive strokes using the ... Read more...
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Brain scans ‘could invade privacy’
June 7th, 2010 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 7 (ANI): A legal expert has warned that the use of brain scanners should be regulated so they aren't used unethically.Researchers are concerned that brain scanners are used inappropriately to ... Read more...
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