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Insomnia and mental disorders are linked. But exactly how is still a mystery

This article is the next in The Conversation’s six-part series on insomnia, which charts the rise of insomnia during industrialisation to sleep apps today. Read other articles in the series here.

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Neuroscientists Created A New Brain Stimulation Technique That May Speed Up Learning

In a study published Thursday, researchers use a novel non-invasive deep brain electrical stimulation to enhance motor learning in older adults.

Inverse

Non-invasive deep brain stimulation ‘could provide treatment for brain diseases’

Until now, if experts wanted to electrically stimulate structures deep inside the brain, they needed to surgically implant electrodes into the brain.

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Neuralink’s N1 Brain Implant Poised For Substantial Revenue Growth

Analyst predicts modest adoption and annual revenue of $220 million by 2030 for Neuralink's N1 brain implant.

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Jazz pianist and composer Carla Bley dies at the age of 87

Renowned jazz pianist and composer passed away from brain cancer complications

The Independent UK

Breakthrough study allows scientists to communicate with people as they sleep

‘Lucid dreamers have privileged access to their inner world and this heightened awareness extends to the outside world’

The Independent UK

Diagnosed With Rare Brain Disorder, Toddler’s Prognosis Is Heartbreaking

Toddler with rare brain disorder may have only two years to live

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People diagnosed with ADHD as adults could be ‘at greater risk of dementia’

Study does not establish cause and effect, and experts say it highlights need for further research

The Guardian - UK

Full release of Sir Patrick Vallance’s diary entries would ‘breach human rights’

The former chief scientific adviser described his diary, or evening notes, as ‘a brain dump’, his lawyer Matthew Hill said.

The Independent UK

A new possible explanation for long COVID could lead to a simple treatment for some patients

SARS-CoV-2, lingering in the gut, can cause persistent inflammation. And that, in turn, could lead to a reduction in the production of serotonin—a chemical that can be supplement or boosted with SSRIs, scientists say.

Fortune

Scientists built the largest-ever map of the human brain. Here's what they found

A new atlas of the human brain could help explain abilities like language – and vulnerabilities, like Alzheimer's disease.

WEKU

AI and smart mouthguards: the new frontline in fight against brain injuries

Tech wizardry is helping to reduce head impacts and drive equipment innovation in rugby, boxing and the NFL

The Guardian - UK

Psychedelics Seem to Change How Fast Our Brains Learn — Researchers Might Know How

Scientists know there are times when the brain can make rapid, enduring changes. Now, they are trying to figure out how it's done.

Inverse

Déjà vu's cousin, “jamais vu," explained

A neuropsychologist explains how jamais vu can mimic certain mental health disorders, opening doors to treatment

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Sunday with Sue Perkins: ‘My brain needs to be set challenges or it goes into mischief’

The comedian and presenter on living with Tiggy the staffy and the joy of electronica

The Independent UK

Visitors to Nevada warned to beware of brain-eating amoeba in hot springs

The mortality rate for those infected is 97 per cent

The Times of India

Diabetes & dementia: Type 3 diabetes may lead to cognitive issues

Diabetic encephalopathy is a condition many have not heard of, but it is a silent threat to those with diabetes.

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Plant-derived nutrients can have impact on gut, brain: Study

Prebiotics are chemicals that aid in the colonisation of beneficial bacteria in the stomach. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Breakthrough In Neurological Disorder Treatment For Children

Inflammation in the developing brain may be linked to autism and schizophrenia, opening doors for new treatments.

The Times of India

Optical illusion: Only 5 percent people can spot all the animals in this picture

A sort of visual assessment or examination known as an optical illusion test uses optical illusions to measure a person's vision, specifically their ability to perceive depth, color, contrast, and other visual phenomena. These tests are intended to evaluate how the brain and eyes interact to interpret and process visual…

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Researchers shed light into how traumatic memories can rewire brain

The National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS) has now thrown light on this enthralling neurological conundrum. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

This engineering course has students use their brainwaves to create performing art

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

Newcastle Herald

Football stars to tackle world's highest glacier for brain cancer

'It'll be an enormous challenge.'

The Conversation

Do stress and depression increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease? Here's why there might be a link

Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high blood pressure, poor sleep, and physical inactivity. Meanwhile, keeping cognitively, physically, and socially active, and limiting alcohol consumption, can reduce the risk.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jury awards $55.5 million to man who suffered brain damage during birth at UIC hospital

Shamond Butler, now 20, has the cognitive capability of a 2-year-old because of brain damage he suffered during birth, his lawyer said.

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