Seven insightful questions can determine how wise you are
Researchers have found that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom.
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 28, 2022
Major discovery about mammalian brains surprises researchers
In a new breakthrough to understand more about the mammalian brain, University of Copenhagen researchers have made an incredible discovery.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 28, 2022
Scientists discover how migraines change the human brain
For the first time, a new study has identified enlarged perivascular spaces in the brains of migraine sufferers, according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 26, 2022
Scientists discover 3 key factors that keep your brain sharp and healthy
Your brain is pretty fabulous. Around 100 billion nerve cells work together to keep you nimble and quick in your thinking.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 26, 2022
Changing feelings can boost creativity for conventional thinkers
Researchers found that conventional thinkers, those who rank low on openness to new ideas and experiences, came up with more creative ideas.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 24, 2022
Antioxidant flavonols can slow memory decline, study finds
People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols may have a slower rate of memory decline, according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 19, 2022
Alzheimer's disease is genetically linked to gut health
Study has confirmed the link between Alzheimers and gut health, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 17, 2022
Groundbreaking research identifies the trigger for puberty
Per researchers, at the organism level, genetic ablation of Tbx3 significantly delays the puberty onset and disturbs the estrous cycle.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 16, 2022
Groundbreaking disease modifying therapy reduces Alzheimer's effects by 80%
Compelling evidence suggests that the misfolding, aggregation, and cerebral deposition of amyloid-beta plays a central role in the disease.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2022
How do we experience the pain of other people?
People greatly differ in their ability to empathize. Sharing the distress of others is considered key to empathy and our motivation to help.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2022
Drug developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease found to reduce obesity and improve heart function
Study found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease reduces obesity and fatty liver.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2022
Alzheimer's disease can be identified before symptoms emerge
New research has shown that people with Alzheimer's disease can now be identified before they experience any symptoms.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2022
Researchers solve the mystery of how different brain regions are connected
To understand how our brain works, there is no getting around investigating how different brain regions are connected with each other.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 12, 2022
Researchers discover vital new contributor to Alzheimer's disease
A pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a potent pro-inflammatory toxin in brain cells contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2022
Groundbreaking discovery enables people with paralysis to walk again
A study by Lausanne-based scientists has identified the neurons that may help to improve walking ability post-paralysis.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2022
Alzheimers breakthough as major study identifies the mechanisms behind learning and memory
Researchers have identified the intracellular signal cascade through which ACh regulates aversive learning, a major test for AD drugs.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2022
Major discovery made regarding juvenile Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease, which accounts for 5–10% of all PD cases, affects 3% of population over 65 years old with an average onset at 60.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2022
Groundbreaking study identifies the cause of ADHD
ADHD is one of the most common neurological disorders and is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and difficuly focusing
Joshua Shavit
Nov 8, 2022
Different people interpret facial impressions very differently, study reveals
Researchers used an algorithm to allow people to refine what they thought the facial expression of a particular emotion should look like.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 7, 2022
Science is one step closer to understanding human consciousness
Where in the brain consciousness resides has been one of the biggest questions in science, said Associate Professor Masafumi Oizumi.
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