Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss Changes Gut Microbiome, Brain Activity [Study]

Medicine & Technology Dec 20, 2023

Intermittent fasting affects the gut microbiome and activities in addiction-related brain regions. Continue reading to learn more.

Miniature VR Goggles for Lab Mice Created To Unravel Insights into Brain Activity, Response to Simulated Threats

Dec 11, 2023

Check out Northwestern University's new VR goggles for lab mice that enhance behavioral research with immersive, realistic simulations, reducing training time and enhancing scenarios.

Neuroscience of Loneliness: Divergent Thought Processing May Be a Factor Why Some Feel Lonely Despite Being Surrounded by Others

Apr 17, 2023

The study suggests that having different views from others could be a risk factor for loneliness despite regular socialization. Read to learn more.

How Smart Is an Octopus? Marine Mollusk Has the Largest Brain-to-Body Ratio Among Invertebrates

Feb 27, 2023

Scientists were able to successfully record the brain activity of a free-living octopus. Continue reading to know the full story.

How Do Octopus Brains Control Their Behavior? Scientists Successfully Recorded Their Brain Waves While Moving

Feb 24, 2023

Scientists successfully recorded brain activity from a moving octopus to understand their behavior and cognition. Read the article to learn more.

Frequent Video Game Players More Effective With Decision-Making Than Non-Gamers

Jul 12, 2022

In new research, study authors revealed that people who frequently play video games are better at decision-making than the non-gamers. Read to know more.

Heightened Brain Activity While Asleep to Perceive Unfamiliar Voices Could Be An Evolutionary Trick Against Potential Threats

Jan 17, 2022

Scientists found that the brain pays more attention to unfamiliar voices during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, indicating that it can learn even while asleep although it could do more harm than help because it should be at rest.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: New Study Shows Potential Emergency Treatment Through Brain Stimulation

Dec 14, 2021

A new study could be an essential step in making an emergency treatment known as brain stimulation that's responsive to daily changes in obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms.

Mozart Effect: Scientists Explain Why This One Song Relaxes Brain Activity of Patients With Epilepsy

Sep 17, 2021

One of Mozart's sonata has shown a significant effect on the brain activity of patients with epilepsy and scientists may finally know the underlying mechanism of its therapeutic power.

Screams of Joy Elicit Faster, More Sensitive Human Response than Fear or Anger

Apr 15, 2021

Scientists discover that people respond more quickly and sensitively to someone screaming in delight, rather than scream calls of anger or fear.

Chronic Blocked Nose? Changes in Brain Activity May Be the Culprit

Apr 14, 2021

Research from UW Medicine found a link between chronic blocked nose or sinusitis to the condition and alterations with functional brain activity.

Background Noise in the Brain May Be the Key to Age-Old Mysteries

Feb 08, 2021

Neuroscientists study the background noises in the human brain that are often dismissed, finding a correlation between age-related cognitive decline, sleep, behavior, and cognition.

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Technique Used to Objectively Measure Tinnitus

Nov 19, 2020

Tinnitus is a common hearing symptom in the form of ringing, buzzing, or other phantom noises.

Moderate Exercise Affects the Brain Fluid of Illnesses

Aug 10, 2020

Chronic fatigue syndrome had previously been a symptom under the Gulf War illness. Abnormal brain activity after exercise shows the contrast of the two conditions which can help with the development of diagnosis and treatment for each condition and even for COVID-19 long-haulers with similar symptoms.

Study Says Baby And Adult Brains Sync Up During Play

Jan 14, 2020

Researchers have found that babies and adults are likely to be on the same wavelength during play.