Scientists design first ever brain atlas
September 20th, 2012 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 20 (IANS) Scientists have designed a comprehensive and interactive brain atlas, accessible on the internet to advance neurological research.The Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, US, created the ... Read more...
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Alzheimer’s sabotages brain wiring?
September 19th, 2012 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) Alzheimer's could actually sabotage the working of several of the brain's networks, says a study.Beau Ances, assistant professor of neurology, Washington University School of Medicine in ... Read more...
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Sustained drinking may lead to early stroke: New study
September 11th, 2012 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) People taking three or more alcoholic drinks in daily life may be at a higher risk of stroke earlier in life than those who do not ... Read more...
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Briskness of walk in middle-age foretells stroke risk
February 16th, 2012 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) Walking speed and hand grip strength may determine how a middle-aged person will develop dementia or stroke, says a new research."These are basic office tests which ... Read more...
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Giving benefits both giver and receiver
November 11th, 2011 - 4:16 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 11 (IANS) Giving support to a loved one does not only benefit the receiver -- but also the giver."When people talk about the ways in which social support ... Read more...
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Prolonged stress can shrink the brain
October 3rd, 2011 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 3 (IANS) Being stressed for lengthy periods can actually shrink the brain and cause dementia, new research says.
Types of stress linked to the condition include those suffered ... Read more...
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Your brain corrects you morally
July 10th, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 10 (IANS) Unknown to you, your brain might have a hidden agenda -- discouraging you to stray from the narrow path to rectitude.
It does so by simulating ... Read more...
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Blind can develop bat-like sonar to see
May 26th, 2011 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 26 (IANS) Blind people can develop 'sonar', learning to navigate like bats by 'seeing' objects from sounds reflected off them.Some become so skillful at listening to the returning ... Read more...
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Brain scans may help early detection of Alzheimer’s
April 12th, 2011 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): A new research suggests that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could help detect Alzheimer's disease (AD) at an early stage, before irreversible damage has occurred.With no known treatment ... Read more...
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Brain scans may help predict which adults will develop Alzheimer’s
April 7th, 2011 - 6:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 7 (ANI): Brain scans may help predict which adults with mild cognitive impairment are likelier to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an intermediate ... Read more...
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Brain scans may predict future Alzheimer’s patients
April 7th, 2011 - 12:01 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, April 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Scientists say a brain scan on people with mild decline in mental abilities may predict who would go ahead to develop Alzheimer's disease. The study is ... Read more...
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Brain’s stunted growth behind teen misbehaviour
April 1st, 2011 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 1 (IANS) Teenaged children who misbehave have stunted growth in brain areas that deal with emotions, especially fear and the ability to feel the pain of others.Their anti-social ... Read more...
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Depressed moms respond sluggishly to bawling babies
February 23rd, 2011 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) Depressed mothers are sluggish in responding to their crying babies, says a new study.Their reaction, according to brain scans at the University of Oregon, is much more muted ... Read more...
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What makes fructose fattening?
February 10th, 2011 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): New research at Oregon Health and Science University demonstrates that the brain - which serves as a master control for body weight - reacts differently to fructose compared ... Read more...
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Here’s how being in love can keep you healthy
February 8th, 2011 - 4:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): Is love powerful enough to lower one's blood pressure, reduce depression and speed the healing of an injury? Well, science says, yes it is!"Our relationships help us cope ... Read more...
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Brain scans ‘can predict smokers’ quitting success’
February 1st, 2011 - 3:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): Brain scans will now predict accurately how successful a smoker will be in kicking the butt.A new research from the University of Michigan has suggested that brain scans ... Read more...
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Love really can last a lifetime
January 26th, 2011 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): A new study has challenged popular beliefs that love is destined to flicker and flame out in course of time.Researchers at Stony Brook University in New York have ... Read more...
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Oestrogen patch for sharper memory?
January 25th, 2011 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 25 (IANS) An oestrogen skin patch could boost memory in post-menopausal women, researchers say.Latest theories suggest that the hormone, which drops during menopause, also has a protective effect on nerve ... Read more...
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Why kids with ADHD have difficulty in concentrating
January 6th, 2011 - 3:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 6 (ANI): For the first time, scientists have revealed why children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have difficulty in concentrating.Researchers at the University of Nottingham, who performed brain scans of children ... Read more...
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How anti-smoking drugs may curb cravings
January 4th, 2011 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): Experts have suggested that two drugs that help smokers kick the butt - bupropion and varenicline - may be associated with changes in the way the brain reacts ... Read more...
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Brain fully ‘matures’ in middle age: Study
December 16th, 2010 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 16 (ANI): Contrary to previous beliefs, a new study has suggested that brain does not stop developing until late 40s.Earlier scientists used to believe that brain stop physically evolving in ... Read more...
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Small brain area decides how we see the world
December 7th, 2010 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 7 (IANS) A small part of our brain actually decides how we view the world, says a new study.The primary visual cortex, the area at the back responsible for ... Read more...
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New brain imaging technique shows effects of Parkinson’s drug
December 1st, 2010 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 1 (ANI): Using a new brain imaging technique, neuroscientists could see an investigational drug for Parkinson's disease get into a patient's brain and affect blood flow in several key structures, ... Read more...
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Newborns can also daydream
November 3rd, 2010 - 4:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 3 (IANS) Babies come into the world with brains capable of daydreaming and introspection.Researchers made the discovery after scanning the brains of 70 babies.It had been thought that 'resting state ... Read more...
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People with stroke ‘more likely to die if hospitalised on a weekend’
November 2nd, 2010 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 02 (ANI): You may survive a stroke on a weekday, but if it's a weekend, your chances are grim.A new study states that people admitted to the hospital on a ... Read more...
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‘Violent films, video games make teenagers aggressive’
October 19th, 2010 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 19 (IANS) Violent films and video games numb teenagers' brains, with repeated viewing making them less sensitive to aggression.Researchers say their brain scans are among the first hard physiological ... Read more...
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Walking at least 6 miles per week ‘can reduce Alzheimer’s risk’
October 14th, 2010 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 14 (ANI): Want to keep your brain sharp in old age? Well, go for a stroll then, for a new study suggests that walking at least six miles per week ... Read more...
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Walking helps retain memory in old age
October 14th, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 14 (IANS) Walking at least 10 km per week may protect your brain size and preserve memory in old age, suggests a new study."Brain size shrinks in late adulthood, which ... Read more...
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Brain scans may now decide if child can be prosecuted
September 24th, 2010 - 4:19 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 24 (IANS) A brain scan, which can show our maturity levels, could in future decide whether a child should be prosecuted for a crime.
An MRI scan can tell one's age ... Read more...
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A hot cuppa in hand makes us more trusting
September 11th, 2010 - 12:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 11 (ANI): Want to ask someone for a favour? Well, hand them a hot cup of coffee or tea before you do so, for a new study has revealed that ... Read more...
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Cheap vitamin pill halts memory loss in Alzheimer’s
September 9th, 2010 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 9 (IANS) A low-cost vitamin pill could halt memory loss in Alzhemier's disease, finds a recent study.
The tablet worth only 10 pence, comprising three vitamin B supplements, slashed shrinkage of ... Read more...
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Multiple sclerosis activity ‘can increase during spring and summer months’
August 31st, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 31 (ANI): Multiple sclerosis (MS) activity can increase during spring and summer months, shows new research."Our results showed that the appearance of lesions on brain scans was two to three ... Read more...
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Secrets of our minds
August 27th, 2010 - 4:28 pm ICT by admin
By Anita ThomasNeuropsychologists and Neurocriminologist study the brains of serial killers and new brain scans reveal that they could be natural born killers. ABC Primetime goes deep into the minds of ... Read more...
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Brain scans may help find your ideal job
July 22nd, 2010 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 22 (IANS) Forget tests and career councillors, a brain scan may soon be the best way to discover your ideal job.
Neuroscientists will soon be able to pinpoint your talents ... Read more...
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Brain scans could help you choose a career
July 22nd, 2010 - 2:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 22 (ANI): Researchers are questioning the possibility of brain scans guiding a person in his/her choice of career.General aptitude tests and specific mental ability tests are important tools for vocational ... Read more...
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