First map of every neuron in an adult brain
Scientists at the University of Cambridge in the UK have produced the first full map of a fruit fly brain’s 139,000 neurons and 50 million connections.
Magnetically regulated gene therapy tech offers precise brain-circuit control
Weill Cornell Medicine in the United States has developed a non-invasive magnetic gene therapy to control brain circuits, potentially treating Parkinson’s disease.
ADHD headband aims to boost focus via 20 mins use per day
An Australian startup, Neurode, have developed a headband to help individuals with ADHD improve focus, impulse control, and memory.
State-of-the-art brain recordings reveal how neurons resonate
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, in the United States have observed synchronized neuron activity, advancing our understanding of consciousness integration.
Your brain in the zone: A new neuroimaging study reveals how the brain achieves a creative flow state
Researchers from Drexel University in the United States found that expertise and letting go are key to achieving creative flow, especially in jazz musicians.
Study reveals ways in which 40Hz sensory stimulation may preserve brain’s ‘white matter’
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that 40Hz sensory stimulation reduces brain cell inflammation and preserves myelin in Alzheimer’s patients.
Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain
Researchers at the University of Utah Health in the USA have used advanced brain imaging to uncover the neurological basis of creative thought.
Study unravels how our brains track time
A study by University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in the United States reveals that our perception of time is influenced by experiences rather than a fixed internal clock.
Imaging technology captures how neurons communicate with new clarity
Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Canada have uncovered the atomic structure of a neuron communication enzyme, advancing understanding of synaptic function for neurological conditions.
Transparent skull implant opens up new ‘window’ in brain monitoring
Researchers from the University of Southern California, USA, have developed a groundbreaking transparent skull implant to enable high-resolution, non-invasive brain imaging.