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5 Arms, No Eyes, No Heart: DNA Revealed Weird Deep-Sea Brittle Star Journey
You may have read that the deep sea is a very different environment from the land and shallow water. There is no light, it is very cold, and the pressure of all the water above is immense.
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What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Alcohol For A Day
Alcohol has many negative effects on our health, some of which may surprise you.
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Air Pollution Is Now Linked To Brain Tumour, Shows Study
Air pollution may not only affect your heart and lungs but can also raise the possibility of developing meningioma -- a typically noncancerous brain tumour -- according to a study.
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ChatGPT Making People Dumb, Brains Of Youngsters "At Highest Risk": Study
Researchers revealed that ChatGPT users had the lowest brain engagement.
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Scientists Discover Your Brain Secretly Glows And It Could Reveal What You're Thinking
A new study led by Canadian researchers suggests the human brain emits a faint glow that varies with activity.
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Australian Researchers Develop AI Model That Turns Brainwaves Into Words
The AI model uses deep learning to translate the brain signals from EEG into specific words.
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Brain’s Built-In Signal Threshold Helps Differentiate Imagination from Reality
A new study reveals that the brain relies on signal strength in the fusiform gyrus to decide whether visuals are real or imagined. This “reality threshold” may help explain how imagination can influence perception and sheds light on disorders like schizophrenia. Researchers believe this mechanism could be central to understanding hallucinations...
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8 Mental Health Disorders May Stem From The Same Genetic Root, Study Reveals
A US study finds eight psychiatric disorders share genetic roots, offering hope for unified treatment approaches.
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Excessive Sitting May Shrink Your Brain, Even If You Exercise Regularly: Study
New research reveals that prolonged sitting, even with regular exercise, can shrink the brain and impair memory, especially for those carrying the APOE-4 gene.
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Working Long Hours Could Alter The Structure Of Your Brain, Study Suggests
Working long hours may alter the structure of your brain, a new study has found. The research, published in the journal Occupational And Environmental Medicine, found "significant changes" in the brains of people who were overworking.
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Scientists Find Molecule That Blocks Brain Cell Death In Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
A team of Australian scientists has identified a small molecule that blocks cell death, an advance that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
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Struggling With Alcohol Consumption? Psychedelics Could Offer A Way Out
DMT was chosen as the psychedelic to be administered because it can impact neuroplasticity -- the brain's ability to form new neural connections.
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Ozempic's Impact On Brain Chemistry May Influence Depression Risk: Study
Research suggests a potential link between popular weight loss drugs and brain changes that may lead to depression, highlighting the need for further investigation into their impact on mental health.
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Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
A new study involving 3,222 adolescents aged 9-14 found that an extra 15 minutes of sleep per night can improve cognitive functions such as reading, problem-solving, and focus.
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How Trump's Crackdown On Universities Triggered Brain Drain From US
In the halls of US universities and research labs, one question has become increasingly common as President Donald Trump tightens his grip on the field: whether to move abroad.
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5 Arms, No Eyes, No Heart: DNA Revealed Weird Deep-Sea Brittle Star Journey
You may have read that the deep sea is a very different environment from the land and shallow water. There is no light, it is very cold, and the pressure of all the water above is immense.
-
What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Alcohol For A Day
Alcohol has many negative effects on our health, some of which may surprise you.
-
Air Pollution Is Now Linked To Brain Tumour, Shows Study
Air pollution may not only affect your heart and lungs but can also raise the possibility of developing meningioma -- a typically noncancerous brain tumour -- according to a study.
-
ChatGPT Making People Dumb, Brains Of Youngsters "At Highest Risk": Study
Researchers revealed that ChatGPT users had the lowest brain engagement.
-
Scientists Discover Your Brain Secretly Glows And It Could Reveal What You're Thinking
A new study led by Canadian researchers suggests the human brain emits a faint glow that varies with activity.
-
Australian Researchers Develop AI Model That Turns Brainwaves Into Words
The AI model uses deep learning to translate the brain signals from EEG into specific words.
-
Brain’s Built-In Signal Threshold Helps Differentiate Imagination from Reality
A new study reveals that the brain relies on signal strength in the fusiform gyrus to decide whether visuals are real or imagined. This “reality threshold” may help explain how imagination can influence perception and sheds light on disorders like schizophrenia. Researchers believe this mechanism could be central to understanding hallucinations...
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8 Mental Health Disorders May Stem From The Same Genetic Root, Study Reveals
A US study finds eight psychiatric disorders share genetic roots, offering hope for unified treatment approaches.
-
Excessive Sitting May Shrink Your Brain, Even If You Exercise Regularly: Study
New research reveals that prolonged sitting, even with regular exercise, can shrink the brain and impair memory, especially for those carrying the APOE-4 gene.
-
Working Long Hours Could Alter The Structure Of Your Brain, Study Suggests
Working long hours may alter the structure of your brain, a new study has found. The research, published in the journal Occupational And Environmental Medicine, found "significant changes" in the brains of people who were overworking.
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Scientists Find Molecule That Blocks Brain Cell Death In Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
A team of Australian scientists has identified a small molecule that blocks cell death, an advance that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
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Struggling With Alcohol Consumption? Psychedelics Could Offer A Way Out
DMT was chosen as the psychedelic to be administered because it can impact neuroplasticity -- the brain's ability to form new neural connections.
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Ozempic's Impact On Brain Chemistry May Influence Depression Risk: Study
Research suggests a potential link between popular weight loss drugs and brain changes that may lead to depression, highlighting the need for further investigation into their impact on mental health.
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Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
A new study involving 3,222 adolescents aged 9-14 found that an extra 15 minutes of sleep per night can improve cognitive functions such as reading, problem-solving, and focus.
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How Trump's Crackdown On Universities Triggered Brain Drain From US
In the halls of US universities and research labs, one question has become increasingly common as President Donald Trump tightens his grip on the field: whether to move abroad.
