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This New Memory Study Upends What We Know About How the Brain Makes Connections

Our memory helps us learn from experiences and develop new knowledge by integrating and updating information.

Inverse

'Love hormone' oxytocin may be missing link between sleep apnea and high blood pressure

Scientists found that two brain-made chemicals, including oxytocin, may play a role in increasing blood pressure after repeated periods of low oxygen.

LiveScience

As a Health Editor with nearly a decade of experience - why I've recently adopted TikTok's viral low dopamine mornings

A social media trend we really rate.

Marie Claire

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Elon Musk says a person with a Neuralink chip could beat a pro gamer in a few years

"We feel pretty confident that in the next year or two, someone with a Neuralink implant would be able to outperform a pro gamer because the reaction time would be faster."

Fortune

Heartbreak as Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas' sister Pandora Cooper-Key dies aged 51

Cooper-Key, who was first diagnosed with cancer 24 years ago, had been suffering from an inoperable brain tumour

Evening Standard

Paris Olympics: BMX Racing comeback gold for Australia's Saya Sakakibara while Joris Daudet leads French medals sweep

'Every setback I had … I thought, 'I am going to give this another crack' says Australian on comeback from concussion and forging on after brother's traumatic brain injury

Cycling News

AIs encode language like brains do − opening a window on human conversations

Language enables people to transmit thoughts to each other because each person’s brain responds similarly to the meaning of words. In our newly published research, my colleagues and I developed a framework to model the brain activity of speakers as they engaged in face-to-face conversations.

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Can Fish Oil Benefit Older Adult Brains? Here's What Study Says

According to the study, omega-3 fatty acid use could benefit those with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's. However, researchers did not find significant benefits for all older adults in general.

Medical Daily

'This is largely uncharted territory': Scientists reveal the brain's 'fear circuit' works differently than we thought

New methods applied in live mice suggest that molecules called neuropeptides, not neurotransmitters, play the main role in our response to danger.

LiveScience

'My jaw just dropped': 500 million-year-old larva fossil found with brain preserved

The newly discovered Youti yuanshi larva fossil is so well-preserved that it provides a road map for arthropod evolution during the Cambrian period.

LiveScience

Optical illusion: Only those with sharp vision can spot a tie in this picture

The optical illusion tricks our eyes and also improves our observational skills at the same time. If you believe in having sharp eyes like an eagle, then you need to solve today’s intriguing yet colorful optical illusion. Solving optical illusions can confuse your mind but can be quite fun. It…

The Times of India

Apple Vision Pro can now be controlled using a brain implant in major breakthrough

A man with ALS has managed to control Apple Vision Pro with nothing but his brain.

iMore

Former England players accuse RFU of ‘suppressing data’ in brain injuries case

‘Crucial’ medical documents have not been disclosed, according to a complaint signed by former players including Steve Thompson and Mark Regan

The Guardian - UK

Former GB and St Helens forward Josh Jones diagnosed with CTE brain condition

Jones, 31, retired last year due to concussion-related issues.

The Independent UK

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'Simone is a very, very rare bird': Experts discuss the science behind Simone Biles' gymnastic prowess

Even among the world's most elite gymnasts, American Simone Biles, now competing in her third Olympic Games, is a standout.

LiveScience

Genetically engineered 'mind control' parasite could deliver drugs to the brain

Scientists are developing an engineered parasite to get drugs into the brain.

The Independent UK

New study explains why ‘doomscrolling’ is bad for your brain

Constant consumption of negative media can have a detrimental effect on the human brain

Newcastle Herald

Mark Hughes and University of Newcastle project with Carrie Bickmore

Mark Hughes and Carrie Bickmore both do 'beanies for brain cancer'.

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The Conversation

Driverless cars still lack common sense. AI chatbot technology could be the answer

A quick search on the internet will yield numerous videos showcasing the mishaps of driverless cars, often bringing a smile or laugh. But why do we find these behaviours amusing? It might be because they starkly contrast with how a human driver would handle similar situations.

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss drug could help slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline, trial finds

Liraglutide appeared to reduce brain shrinkage in people with early-stage Alzheimer’s, a small UK study reports

International Business Times

Musk's Superhuman Vision Promise Is Dangerous: Researchers

Researchers have criticised billionaire Elon Musk for promising that his brain implant technology could eventually provide patients with vision superior to normal human sight.

The Conversation

We now know what a brain looks like on psilocybin – but what does that tell us?

Many studies have suggested that psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, might be useful in treating a variety of mental health conditions. But we don’t really know what’s going on at the level of “functional brain networks” – the communication pathways that connect different regions of the brain.

The Guardian - US

Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of dementia, study finds

As blazes spew smoke across western US, research shows it may be worse for brain health than other types of pollution

The Independent UK

Study links wildfire smoke to dementia

The findings come as millions spent the weekend under air quality warnings from wildfires spewing smoke across the US

The Independent UK

Parasite found in soiled cat litter could be key to curing Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders

Most neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons and Rett Syndrome, are linked to protein dysfunction

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