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A type of brain cell helps explain the calming influence of mothers
Researchers studied mice neurons in a part of the brain common to all mammalsKlein & Hubert/naturepl.com Scientists have identified neurons that are active when mouse pups interact with their mothers, appearing to reduce their distress. The same neurons may also be involved in human mother-child bonding. The zona incerta, in the centre of mammal brains
Brain Jotter set to give vet. singer, Mike Ejeagha N2M following viral song
Notable content creator, Brain Jotter begins a hunt for the veteran singer, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha with an offer of N2M after using his song in a viral dance. This came after the skit made a viral dance with a song released by the highlife singer in 2010 titled, ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche.’ Brain
Could This Brain Discovery Change the Way We Treat OCD?
Scientists discovered a neural activity pattern as a biomarker for monitoring OCD patients treated with DBS, revealing how neural signatures predict and reflect treatment outcomes. This method provides real-world insights into patient responses, enhancing therapy personalization and accessibility. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Researchers identified a neural activity pattern that serves as a biomarker in OCD treatment via
Understanding how the brain interprets other’s gazes
Understanding where others are looking is crucial in everyday interactions. Our brain quickly interpret gaze direction to communicate effectively. A recent study in NeuroImage by the University of Geneva pinpointed exactly when our brains detect gaze direction. This insight is crucial for understanding conditions like autism and may help in Alzheimer’s therapy. Since birth, faces
On the day my stepfather died of brain cancer, he changed his trust and left everything to my sister. Do I have any recourse?
My stepfather developed inoperable brain cancer and died. He has three daughters from previous marriages and two stepdaughters — my sister and me. He had said my mother should live in the house he owns until she dies, at which point the proceeds would be split between us five daughters and stepdaughters. I had a
8 brain health tips for a healthier you
The brain controls thought, movement and emotion. Use the following brain health tips to help protect it. At 3 pounds, the brain isn't very large, but it is a powerhouse. Those 3 pounds hold your personality and all your memories. The brain coordinates your thoughts, emotions and movements. Billions of nerve cells in your brain
Health People may have brain cells that make us want breakfast, lunch and dinner at around the same time each day - regardless of how large our last meal was By Clare Wilson The activity of certain neurons in the brain may determine when we feel hungryRost-9D/Getty Images A group of brain cells in mice
New studies of brain activity explain benefits of electroconvulsive therapy
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), formerly known as electroshock therapy, involves inducing a brief seizure in the brain using controlled doses of electricity. While ECT is highly effective for certain mental illnesses, particularly depression, the reasons for its efficacy have long puzzled the fields of psychiatry and neuroscience. Now, researchers from University of
We forget details when our brain picks the wrong thing to remember
Mind Scientists have identified the brain mechanisms behind why we often misremember small details, such as an object's colour or location By Moheb Costandi Our memory can often fail us when recalling details such as colours and locations, and now we may know whyRoos Koole/Getty Images Have you ever forgotten items when trying to recall
Your Brain Finds It Easy to Size Up Four Objects But Not Five–Here’s Why
Neuron activity shows that the brain uses different systems for counting up to four, and for five or moreHow many apples? Humans can size up a grouping of four or fewer items in an instant, but larger quantities pose a challenge. Credit: Yoav Peled/Getty ImagesFor more than a century, researchers have known that people are