Brain : Science World Report

Feb 22, 2014 03:01 PM EST

Humans and Dogs Use Same Brain Region to Appeal to Others’ Emotions

Have you ever fell victim to your dog giving you the classic “puppy face”? I’m sure many of us have. But have you actually wondered how they were able to manipulate you into giving them that treat or going outside with them to play? A new study may have answers for us.

Feb 17, 2014 01:14 PM EST

Stimulation of Blood Cells Reduces Brain Inflammation in MS Patients

In patients with multiple sclerosis, hyperactivity in the body’s T-cells causes chronic inflammation and deterioration of the brain. Scientists have now found that stimulating another group of cells can mitigate the problems of brain inflammation and the diseases caused by it.

Feb 14, 2014 12:11 PM EST

Stem Cells Could Further Repair the Brain Following a Stroke

Current treatments for patients who suffer serious strokes have the ability to restore mobility in the victims’ hands as well as other body parts that are affected. However, the treatment does not extend to helping those with weakness on one side of the body or victims that are permanently disable...

Feb 11, 2014 02:59 PM EST

Scientists Find Gene Linking Brain's Grey Matter to Intelligence

Researchers have found a gene linking intelligence to the thickness of so-called "grey matter" in the brain, and say their discovery could help scientists understand how and why some people have learning difficulties.

Feb 07, 2014 04:59 PM EST

Protein May Repair Brain Tissue Damaged by Multiple Sclerosis, Study Says

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, destroying tissue and cells along the way. Now, scientists may have found a a new therapeutic target for MS.

Feb 03, 2014 03:15 PM EST

Human Brain Fine-Tunes Itself Throughout Your Life, Changing with Age

It turns out that your brain fine-tunes itself throughout your life. The communication pathways of your brain, known as white matter microstructure, develop as you age. These pathways have now been studied to determine age-related differences in cognitive ability, specifically those of children and ...

Jan 30, 2014 09:52 AM EST

Newly Discovered Region of the Brain may be Unique to only Humans

Researchers from Oxford University have identified a part of the brain that may be unique to only humans. It's known as the lateral frontal pole prefrontal cortex, according to experimental psychologist at Oxford University Matthew Rushworth.

Jan 28, 2014 02:54 PM EST

Scientists Create a Digitized Version of the Most Famous Brain in Neuroscience History

Henry Molaison is known to have to most famous brain in the history of neuroscience. Today, he is honored for allowing scientists to study his brain and unearth various neuroscience breakthroughs, most notably the conception of a 3-D model of his brain.

Jan 24, 2014 12:36 PM EST

Could Hearing Loss Predict Alzheimer's Disease? Study

Though the brain naturally becomes smaller with age, a recent study reveals that brain tissue loss related to hearing may signal Alzheimer's disease.

Jan 23, 2014 12:25 PM EST

Big Brain: Try Fish Oil to Prevent Volume Shrinkage through Aging

Previous studies have shown how fish oil can help repair brain damage. And now, a recent study suggests that these omega-3 fatty acids may be able to help keep and even increase brain volume during old age that could decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Jan 20, 2014 11:38 PM EST

Older Brains Know More and Use it Better as We Age

As we age, our brains go into a steady decline--at least according to previous research. Now, though, scientists have found that this isn't the case. Instead, the human brain works slower in old age because we have more stored information over time.

Jan 06, 2014 02:38 PM EST

Protein Linked to Breast Cancer that Spreads to the Brain

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison may have identified a protein that could potentially explain why some types of breast cancer metastasize to the brain.