Sensory signals transmitted from a prosthetic leg to the nervous system helps amputees perceive their prosthetic limb as part of their body. The new neurofeedback helps them perceive the new limb as significantly lighter. Read More
Study reveals the body produces more cortisol when people are interrupted during work. Read More
A new study sheds light on how the brain changes as a result of chronic stress. Selective noradrenaline release rewires connectivity patterns between different brain regions. Activity in the amygdala and networks that process sensory stimuli increased. Read More
Researchers have synthesized THC molecules that can be altered by light. Read More
A new study in Nature Communications refutes long standing belief, reporting that cerebrospinal fluid exits the cranial cavity via lymph vessels. Read More
Researchers report the anterior cingulate cortex, an area of the brain associated with empathy, activates very weakly in people with autism. Read More
Consuming a high fat diet during adolescence could contribute to cognitive impairment as an adult, a new study reports. Read More