Sleep appears to play an essential role in a number of brain functions, such as memory. So good quality sleep could play a vital role in preventing dementia.
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Two new high-profile studies add to the increasingly worrisome picture of how even mild cases of COVID-19 can have detrimental effects on brain health.
The people manning the guns are also at risk of injury from the force of the weapon.
We envisage a future in which sleep is a routine target for reducing or preventing symptoms of mental illness, both in psychiatric settings and people’s homes
Brain-computer interface devices have the potential to boost users’ autonomy, especially for people who experience paralysis. But that comes with risks, as well.
As Elon Musk’s Neuralink begins inserting chips into human brains, we trace the history of ‘mind reading’ technology and assess the potential risks and rewards
Neuralink’s first human trial is more than just a technical milestone; it represents a major leap in potential human-computer interaction.
Scientists have published the first evidence that Alzheimer’s can be transmitted from person to person. Patients received human growth hormone from the tissue of donated brains.
Oral contraceptives modify the menstrual cycle. What’s less well known is that they also reach the brain, particularly the regions important for regulating emotions.
Lots of factors can influence your music taste, from your age and where you’re from to the personality traits you have.
Fibre isn’t just associated with colon health; it’s associated with overall health and brain health through the gut-brain axis. But not all fibres are created equal.
The preference for fairness emerges early in childhood, suggesting it is to some extent hardwired.
AI will not become sentient and decide to kill us all. But our own conscious or unconscious beliefs about AI can potentially increase the likelihood of any outcome, including catastrophic ones.
Doing two things at the same time isn’t always as productive, healthy or safe as focusing on one thing at a time.
Montréal is home to one of the world’s largest brain banks, the Douglas-Bell Canada Brain Bank, where discoveries about different neurological and psychiatric diseases are made.
New research shows that scrolling through Instagram can effect our processing and language capabilities. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
Neuromorphic computers aim to one day replicate the amazing efficiency of the brain.
Here’s what’s going on in your body when you drink alcohol just before bedtime. And if you want to drink at the Christmas party, we have some tips on how to protect your sleep.
The human brain uses up 20% of the energy we consume.
It’s important to identify the root causes of your stress and to find the coping mechanisms that work best for you.
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Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Cambridge
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Senior Research Fellow, The Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, and Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University
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Professor of Science and Technology for Brain-Inspired Intelligence/ Computer Science, Fudan University
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Professor of Music Psychology, Durham University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Cognitive Neurosciences, The University of Queensland
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Lead, Cognition and Consciousness Imaging Group, Division of Anaesthesia, University of Cambridge
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Penn State
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Senior Lecturer (Adjunct), Nutritional neuroscientist, Adelaide University
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
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Professor of Chemistry and Senior Scientist of the Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, University of Toronto
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Researcher, The University of Melbourne
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuroscience, University of Sussex
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Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Richmond
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Professeur agrégé de neurosciences computationnelles et neurophysiologie, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa