Parkinson’s and the immune system
Researchers provide new evidence of the link between Parkinson's disease and the immune system.... Read More...
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How playing the drums changes the brain
Drummers have higher microstructural diffusion in the corpus callosum, an area of the brain that connects the two hemispheres and which plays a critical role in motor planning.... Read More...
The gut may be involved in the development of multiple sclerosis
Increased levels of Smad7 in T-cells is linked to multiple sclerosis-like symptoms in mice. In the intestines, the T-cells were more frequently activated and migrated to the central nervous system, where they triggered inflammation. Similar activation was seen in human patients with multiple sclerosis. The findings provide further evidence that multiple sclerosis may start in the intestines and spread via the CNS.... Read More...
What the brains of people with excellent general knowledge look like
An individual's level of general knowledge is associated with structural brain network connectivity. Fluid intelligence is best predicted by cortex volume in males, and by functional network connectivity in females. ... Read More...
Facebook and other social networks: Type of use may trigger and predict depression
The use of social media sites such as Facebook does not directly lead to an increased risk of depression. However, social media can trigger depression in users if they post passive content.... Read More...
Why two out of three babies are cradled on the left
A new study reveals why most people prefer to cradle a baby on the left side.... Read More...
How the brain remembers where you’re heading to
Theta oscillations help the brain remember locations to which a person is trying to navigate.... Read More...
How stress leads to Facebook addiction
Stress can have an impact on how we utilize social media sites like Facebook. Those who use the social network to facilitate social support during times of stress are more susceptible to developing Facebook addiction disorder.... Read More...
How single neurons and brain networks support spatial navigation
Brain oscillations may help explain the link between individual neurons and larger scale networks for understanding spatial navigation.... Read More...
New early detection blood test for Alzheimer’s
A new two-tier diagnostic blood test which evaluates both amyloid beta and tau, can help detect Alzheimer's disease in presymptomatic patients. ... Read More...
How cortisol affects exposure therapy for anxiety disorders
Cortisol administration after exposure has no beneficial effects for patients suffering from phobias or anxiety disorders. Arachnophobics who received cortisol following exposure were more likely to relapse when they encountered spiders in a different context.... Read More...
Neurofeedback Helps Control Learning Success
Neurofeedback training stimulates the cortical learning process and can help improve the sense of touch, a new study reveals.... Read More...