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·January 23, 2023·7 min read

Can Reading Help Heal Us and Process Our Emotions, or Is That Just a Story We Tell Ourselves?

Many say reading a good book can help us to process complex emotions, but is that really the case? Researchers investigate how cathartic reading can be.

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·January 19, 2023·6 min read

A Small Molecule That Restores Visual Function After Optic Nerve Injury Identified

Researchers identified a small molecule capable of stimulating nerve regeneration and restoring vision following injury to the optic nerve.

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·January 17, 2023·5 min read

A Robot Able to “Smell” Using a Biological Sensor

A new biological sensor sends electrical information in response to the presence of an odor which the robot is able to detect and interpret.

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·January 17, 2023·7 min read

Smartphone App Can Significantly Improve Memory Recall

A new smartphone app, dubbed HippoCamera helps to significantly improve memory recall and could have applications for improving memory for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The app mimics the function of the hippocampus, constructing and maintaining memories. The app enhances biological memory encoding by boosting attention to daily events and consolidating them more distinctly.

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·January 13, 2023·6 min read

Nasal Injections Could Treat Long-Term Covid-19–Related Smell Loss

Nasal injections comprising platelet-rich plasma derived from a patient's blood improve symptoms of smell loss associated with COVID-19 infection.

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·December 13, 2022·4 min read

Should You Believe Your Eyes? Not Necessarily in Virtual Reality

Perception in virtual reality is more strongly influenced by expectations than visual information, researchers report.

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·December 11, 2022·6 min read

Long-Term Consumption of Food Allergens May Lead To Behavior and Mood Changes

Food allergens can affect your brain and behavior if you are hypersensitized, even if you don't suffer from typical food allergy symptoms.

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·December 11, 2022·2 min read

Visual Snow, a Rare Disorder

Visual snow, or visual static is a rare disease in which people see a type of "TV static" in their vision. The condition affects around 2% of the population. While the disorder itself can not be treated, it is possible to treat symptoms associated with the disorder.

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·December 10, 2022·7 min read

Brain-Computer Interfaces Could Allow Soldiers to Control Weapons With Their Thoughts and Turn Off Their Fear

Brain-computer interfaces are currently being used to assist those with neuromuscular disorders in regaining everyday functions such as mobility and communication. The military is developing BCI technology to aid members in rapid response to threats. Researchers investigate the ethical questions of using neurotech such as BCI on the battle field.

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·November 26, 2022·6 min read

Why Certain Types of Music Make Our Brains Sing, and Others Don’t

Music can induce a range of emotions and help us to better understand different cultures. But what is it that makes us tune in to some songs more than others? Researchers say when we listen to a song, our brains predict what happens next, and that prediction dictates whether we like that song or not.

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·November 18, 2022·5 min read

With Training, People in Mind-Controlled Wheelchairs Can Navigate Normal, Cluttered Spaces

New brain-machine interface technology allows those who are immobile to control their wheelchairs through mind control. The BMI allows users to traverse natural and cluttered environments after training.