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‘Time cells’ in human brains index our memories in chronological order and allow us to recall some experiences as clearly as film sequences, study finds Time cells were first seen in rats back in 2011 but had not been found in humans Researchers measured the brain activity of 27 people as they took a memory … Read more
Epigenetic clock could shed light on how swiftly people’s brains age and how prone they are to diseases like Alzheimer’s, scientists claim Individuals age — and experience related complications — at different rates Researchers from Exeter studied DNA methylation in the human cortex Methylation data can be used to determine markers of biological ageing The newly developed clock could … Read more
Human consciousness is created by the brain’s ‘energy field’ which comes from the electric signals of the organ’s neurons, claims scientist Professor Johnjoe McFadden has published his theory in a prominant journal Believes that the electromagnetic signals of neurons is key to consciousness It is well known that these signals produce an electric field around … Read more
DNA – deoxyribonucleic acid – is widely known as the molecule found in the nucleus of all our cells that contains genetic information. It is shaped like a double-helix and made of small sections called nucleotides. Each nucleotide contains a nucleobase, a sugar, and a phosphate group. The sugar component in this particular molecule is … Read more
While humans use faces as a visual communication, they do not have a special status in the dog brain, a new study reveals Researchers found that our furry friends’ brains are not hardwired to focus on human faces, but respond with more excitement when an animal of the same species is in view. Using an … Read more
The pandemic is forcing college students to adapt to a lot of changes. One of the oddest has been what to do in biology labs, where students are expected to learn anatomy and physiology by dissecting animal specimens. Some instructors have opted for virtual labs, but others are shipping brains, hearts, and eyeballs to students … Read more
Binge-drinkers’ brains have to work harder to feel empathy for other people in pain, study shows Researchers studied the MRI brain patters of people who regularly binge-drink They put binge-drinkers and non-binge-drinkers through a pain perception test This involved pictures of injuries and then estimating the possible pain levels People who binge-drink found it harder … Read more
Animals have a ‘biological switch’ in their brains that helps them survive seasonal changes by growing a warm winter coat or adjusting their body temperature By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 12:03 BST, 27 August 2020 | Updated: 12:03 BST, 27 August 2020 Animals adapt to seasonal differences by flipping a ‘biological switch’ in their … Read more
Socializing at fast food joints is actually beneficial for elderly people’s brains, a new study suggests. Previous research has shown that social interaction is key to protecting the cognitive development and function of seniors. As it turns out, meeting up at a McDonald’s or a Burger King serves as a community space in which older … Read more
CBD DOES help the mind: Study finds that cannabidiol improves blood flow to parts of the brain associated with memory and decision-making Researchers gave 15 participants with no history of cannabis use 600 mg of CBD on different occasions for a week and then 600 mg of a placebo CBD (cannabidoil) is the main non-psychoactive ingredient … Read more