progscrape: brain

A systematic review links childrens' exposure to air pollution to a variety of brain outcomes

48 days ago ucdavis.edu brain environment

Even short bursts of simple exercises by children, like rubbing hands, elbow circles or single-leg balance, can increase blood flow to the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for important cognitive functions like decision-making…

42 days ago psypost.org brain neuroscience

fMRI scans of 151 participants showed that bilingual people had better connectivity between brain regions, especially if they learned their second language at a younger age

38 days ago mcgill.ca brain neuroscience

The first wiring diagram of the whole brain of a fruit fly, containing around 140,000 neurons and over 50 million connections, is presented in a paper in Nature

47 days ago nature.com brain neuroscience

Stretchable semiconductor skin created for next-gen brain implants

25 days ago interestingengineering.com brain

Researchers have identified the TrkC-PTPσ protein complex as crucial in brain cell communication, influencing anxiety-related behaviors

39 days ago nouvelles.umontreal.ca brain neuroscience

A new study suggests that regular participation in choir singing can improve brain health by enhancing the structure of white matter, the part of the brain responsible for communication between different regions.

49 days ago psypost.org brain health

A lack of connections between parts of the brain involved in emotional, sensory and cognitive processes may be linked to suicide risk

46 days ago scimex.org brain neuroscience

By digitally mapping the whole brain of a fruit fly, scientists hope to gain insight into human brain disorders

47 days ago news.berkeley.edu brain neuroscience

Researchers developed gene therapy that uses magnetic fields to switch groups of neurons on and off, controlling brain circuits affected by Parkinson’s disease in mice without needing an implanted device…

36 days ago newatlas.com brain disease neuroscience