According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, we’re all born with a limited supply of brain cells. Of course a process known as neurogenesis regenerates and aids the development of fresh brain cells as we mature. However, as we age several lifestyle factors can conflict with healthy neurogenesis and kill brain cells […]
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Our parents used to tell us that watching too much television would ‘rot’ our brains. Now, a new report suggests that shift work can have the same effect. Researchers at the University of Swansea and the University of Toulouse recently examined how shift work affects the brain, with a specific focus on the organ’s development. […]
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Scientists at Harvard University believe they may have found a new and effective way of fighting brain cancer. The strategy involves using stem cells to target and remove tumors. Recently, scientists at the Harvard Medical School tested stem cells genetically engineered to produce toxins capable of killing brain tumors without harming other, normal cells. The […]
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The Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine has been awarded to a trio of scientists responsible for mapping out the human brain’s “GPS system”. Those being honored include Edvard Moser, John O’Keefe, and May-Britt Moser. The trio received the award because they were able to show how the brain knows our location and how it […]
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How can we predict that a children will develop a learning disability? A new study suggests using brain scans to monitor the growth of white matter in the brain can help identify potential learning issues early on. Recently, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) examined 38 kindergarten students. As the children began […]
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When we spring forward with our clocks—oftentimes our sleep schedules are uprooted. As we adjust to the new season, springtime has its own set of sleep disruptions, such as seasonal allergies, longer days with more daylight, and the need for cooler temperatures.
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