Brain : Science World Report

Apr 11, 2013 11:56 AM EDT

Nanowire Network Research Boosted, Which Mimics Brain Functions

To continue potentially ground-breaking research into nanowire networks, the highest possible ERC research grant for an individual was awarded to Professor John Boland, Director of the CRANN nanoscience institute based at Trinity College Dublin. The professor in the School of Chemistry will receive ...

Apr 08, 2013 11:18 PM EDT

Newly Discovered Nano-Sized Cellular Components in Our Blood Matter for Brain Cancer Research

'Extracellular vesicles' may open new opportunities for brain cancer diagnosis and treatment: Researchers exploring 'nano-sized EVs' for identification, monitoring and treatment of brain tumors, says review in Neurosurgery

Apr 05, 2013 03:34 PM EDT

Visual Imagery During Sleep Can be Detected and Decoded, Scientists Show

The process of dreaming is still a mystery and largely unknown, but a groundbreaking new brain imaging study probably answers one of the fundamental questions. Does our brain create the, often unreal, scenes we see in dreams in detail, or is it a more loose process based on fantasy in later thought ...

Apr 05, 2013 01:26 PM EDT

Sexuality Greatly Affected by a Traumatic Brain Injury, Neuropsychological and Psychological Effects Cause Loss of Identity

More than three million Americans are living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, a condition associated with physical, cognitive and emotional problems that can affect sexual and marital stability, identity and self-esteem. Deciphering the impact of TBI on sexuality, an investigative team c...

Apr 02, 2013 10:03 AM EDT

Obama Unveils Brain-Mapping Project, In-depth Look at Treating Autism, Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders

Obama unveiled his brain-mapping project that could point to potentially new strategies to help deal with illnesses including Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy and autism.

Mar 28, 2013 09:38 AM EDT

Pesticides Make Bees Dumber: Chemicals Damage Brains and Affect Foraging

Pesticides may be making bees dumber, damaging their brains and causing them to be unable to properly forage.

Mar 27, 2013 09:56 AM EDT

Conflict Between Parents Takes A Toll on Babies' Brain Functioning

Exposure to arguments between parents is linked to the way babies' brain process emotional tone of voice. Even when the infants are asleep they respond to angry tone of voice.

Mar 27, 2013 09:10 AM EDT

Migraines Are Related to Brain Abnormalities: Study

A latest study conducted by Italian scientists, link migraines to brain abnormalities that are presented at birth and other develop over time.

Mar 26, 2013 11:24 PM EDT

Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day, Improves Brain Function and Helps Prevent Weight Gain

It's certainly true that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, statistics show that up to 60 percent of America's youth consistently skip it.

Mar 26, 2013 03:52 PM EDT

Neurological Basis of Decision-Making Shown by Brain Mapping in Rats

Mapping the brain and uncovering its very complex mechanisms is one of the biggest scientific projects, and it sees progress and breakthroughs every single day. After several years of research, a team of UC San Francisco scientists presented their discoveries how memory recall is linked to decision-...

Mar 21, 2013 03:48 PM EDT

Traumatic Brain Injury may be Linked to Homelessness

Researchers are trying to find out more about the traumatic brain injuries of homeless people. According to a recent study, homeless people have a disproportionately higher risk for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) compared to the general population. However, very little is known about the severity of...

Mar 19, 2013 04:10 PM EDT