A new angle on cognitive failures
The ability to pay attention to our surroundings is associated with the levels of the GABA neurotransmitter in the visual parts of the brain, new study reveals.
View ArticleWhy do headless chickens run?
The brain does not control all body movements. Some movements are to a great extent controlled by neural networks in the spinal cord. This is why a chicken can
View ArticleUntested chemicals damage children’s brains
The number of industrial chemicals with a proven neurotoxicity effect on children’s brains has doubled since 2006. Meanwhile, the number of children with
View ArticleMorning light relieves anxiety
The right light in the morning can reduce anxiety responses in healthy people, new study shows.
View ArticleSocial intelligence: The brain mirrors behaviour of others
New study may help us understand why some people with autism and schizophrenia find it hard to cope socially.
View ArticleIntensive schizophrenia treatment shows great promise
A new study has looked into the effect of intensive treatment programmes for young people with schizophrenia. The results show that we should stick with the
View ArticleBlood poisoning doubles risk of heart attack and stroke
Patients with blood poisoning from pneumonia and urinary tract infection have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke than other hospitalised patients.
View ArticleLight therapy to help brain-damaged patients
A new research project aims to study what therapeutic effects a special type of light that changes colour during the day has on patients with severe brain
View ArticleA ‘feeling’ prosthesis was only the starting shot
Earlier this year, a Danish amputee became the first ever person to feel through his prosthetic limb. The main findings of the project are underway, and the
View ArticleHard squeeze of the arm may help stroke victims
New study suggests that patients with acute ischemic stroke might benefit from the hard squeeze of the arm from a blood pressure cuff. Why this helps is
View ArticleRegaining one’s identity when language goes missing
How can you speak up when language has disappeared? A researcher discovers how aphasia patients can be helped out of depression, anxiety and social isolation.
View ArticleParkinson's disease may start in the Stomach
New study shows Parkinson's disease begins in the gut and creeps up the vagus nerve to the brain, offering hope for new treatments
View ArticleSleep more, remember better
Sleep deprivation links to poorer memory in stressed situations.
View ArticleAre ADHD drugs prescribed needlessly to disadvantaged children?
ADHD medications are prescribed more than three times as much to children of parents with low-skilled jobs, compared with the children of more educated parents,
View ArticleQuicker treatment of newborn jaundice brings big benefits
More effective light therapy reduces the risk of brain damage and minimizes infants’ separation from parents
View ArticlePsychology today – is it making our personalities impersonal?
Researcher wonders if neuropsychology research is improving our understanding of the brain but worsening our understanding of what it means to be human.
View ArticleHow we recall the details of a good book
We retain the main aspects of the plot in a coherent story. But an erratic tale shifts our attention to the nuances, shows new research.
View ArticleAntipsychotics can make you fat
Psychosis medications can also lead to an increased appetite, shows new research. It could explain why some people react so dramatically to treatment.
View ArticleThe brain assigns symbolism to inanimate objects
Areas of the brain associated with social skills and language are activated when we relate to symbolic objects, like the national flag, shows new research.
View ArticleDo some people drink too much because of changes in the brain?
Scientists believe they have found a reason why some people find it impossible to resist the craving for alcohol. “This finding may be a solid piece in a huge
View Article
