Human Brain

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  Elon Musk's Neuralink to Test Brain Chips in Clinical Study in Great Britain

  Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink said on Thursday it will launch a clinical study in Great Britain to test how its chips can enable patients with severe paralysis to control digital and physical tools with their thoughts.

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  Microplastics In Mind: Scientists Discover Plastic Particles In Human Brains

  Tiny shards of plastic called microplastics have been detected accumulating in human brains, but there is not yet enough evidence to say whether this is doing us harm, experts have said.

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  Human Brain Literally Emits Light Through Your Skull, Study Finds

  Scientists reveal the brain emits faint light that reflects mental activity, opening a new path for non-invasive brain monitoring.

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  When To Get A Rabies Shot & Other Things You Must Know

  Keep reading as we share a list of times you should consider getting a rabies shot.

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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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  Is AI Sparking A Cognitive Revolution That Will Lead To Mediocrity And Conformity?

  Artificial Intelligence began as a quest to simulate the human brain. Is it now in the process of transforming the human brains role in daily life?

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  No Evidence Technology Causes "Digital Dementia" In Older Adults: Study

  Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable philosophical and legal challenges regarding what it means to "outsource thinking".

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  Microplastics: Follow These Tips To Minimise Exposure

  In this article, we share tips to minimise exposure to microplastics.

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  Study Of Single Neuron Activity Helps Understand Abstract Thinking In Humans

  Observing the activity of an individual brain cell in humans for the first time, scientists have found that neurons can differentiate objects or people regardless of the contexts in which they were encountered for the first time.

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  Plastic Spoon's Worth Of Plastic Inside Your Brain, Warn Researchers

  A plastic spoon's worth of plastic is inside your brain, researchers warned on Tuesday, showing alarming new evidence about microplastic accumulation in human brain tissue.

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  Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns

  A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...

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  Study Uncovers Evidence of Cannibalism in Ancient Europe 18,000 Years Ago

  A study on 18,000-year-old human remains found in Maszycka Cave, Poland, has revealed strong evidence of cannibalism. Researchers discovered cut marks and skull fractures that indicate scalping, defleshing, and brain extraction. The findings suggest the practice was tied to warfare rather than survival, with human remains found alongside butchered ...

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  What Happens To Human Brain Just Before We Die? Scientists May Have The Answer

  Researchers suggest that the brain might be quickly recapping the important events of life before shutting down permanently.

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  Human Brains Contain A Spoon's Worth Of Nanoplastics, New Study Suggests

  The human brain may contain an entire spoon's worth of nanoplastics, according to new findings published in the journal Nature Medicine.

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  Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue, Study Shows Rising Levels

  A study has detected microplastics and nanoplastics in human brain tissue, showing a 50 percent increase in levels over recent years. The findings suggest these particles may bypass the blood-brain barrier, leading to concerns over potential health effects. Experts are now focusing on how these plastics enter the brain and their possible role in ne...