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'Expensive' placebo beats 'cheap' one in Parkinson's disease: study
When patients with Parkinson's disease received an injection described as an effective drug costing $1,500 per dose, their motor function improved significantly more than when they got one supposedly costing $100, scientists reported on Wednesday.
When patients with Parkinson's disease received an injection described as an effective drug costing $1,500 per dose, their motor function improved significantly more than when they got one supposedly costing $100, scientists reported on Wednesday.
Neuroscience
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 29, 2015, 8:11am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 29, 2015, 8:11am
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A Blind Woman Gains New Freedom, Click By Click By Click
Blind since birth, Julee-anne Bell wasn't comfortable heading out on her own. And when she learned an echolocation technique that gave her more independence, she discovered that it came with costs.
Blind since birth, Julee-anne Bell wasn't comfortable heading out on her own. And when she learned an echolocation technique that gave her more independence, she discovered that it came with costs.
Neuroscience
Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Jan 23, 2015, 10:36am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Jan 23, 2015, 10:36am
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A Brain-Computer Interface That Works Wirelessly
A wireless transmitter could give paralyzed people a practical way to control TVs, computers, or wheelchairs with their thoughts.A few paralyzed patients could soon be using a wireless brain-computer interface able to stream their thought commands as quickly as a home Internet connection.
A wireless transmitter could give paralyzed people a practical way to control TVs, computers, or wheelchairs with their thoughts.A few paralyzed patients could soon be using a wireless brain-computer interface able to stream their thought commands as quickly as a home Internet connection.
Neuroscience
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 15, 2015, 7:36am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 15, 2015, 7:36am
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Brain signature of emotion-linked pain is uncovered
For the first time, scans have identified brain activity associated with pain linked to your state of mind. It could help treat conditions like fibromyalgia
For the first time, scans have identified brain activity associated with pain linked to your state of mind. It could help treat conditions like fibromyalgia
Neuroscience
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 15, 2015, 7:36am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 15, 2015, 7:36am
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Hibernating hints at dementia therapy
A neurodegenerative disease has been halted by harnessing the regenerative power of hibernation, scientists say.
A neurodegenerative disease has been halted by harnessing the regenerative power of hibernation, scientists say.
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 15, 2015, 7:36am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 15, 2015, 7:36am
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For Better Grades, Let Your Kids Sleep More
Slumber particularly helps with math, says a new study.
Slumber particularly helps with math, says a new study.
Neuroscience
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 13, 2015, 11:06am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 13, 2015, 11:06am
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A Bendable Implant Taps the Nervous System without Damaging It
Swiss researchers allow rats to walk again with a rubbery electronic implant.Medicine these days entertains all kinds of ambitious plans for reading off brain signals to control wheelchairs, or using electronics to bypass spinal injuries. But most of these ideas for implants that can interface with the nervous system run up against a basic materials problem: wires are stiff and bodies are soft.
Swiss researchers allow rats to walk again with a rubbery electronic implant.Medicine these days entertains all kinds of ambitious plans for reading off brain signals to control wheelchairs, or using electronics to bypass spinal injuries. But most of these ideas for implants that can interface with the nervous system run up against a basic materials problem: wires are stiff and bodies are soft.
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Friday, Jan 09, 2015, 8:08am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Friday, Jan 09, 2015, 8:08am
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Radical therapies that could beat my brain tumour
One day, former doctor Stuart Farrimond's brain cancer will return to kill him. Here he assesses the inventive new treatments that might save his life
One day, former doctor Stuart Farrimond's brain cancer will return to kill him. Here he assesses the inventive new treatments that might save his life
Neuroscience
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jan 09, 2015, 8:08am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jan 09, 2015, 8:08am
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Brain Scans May Help Predict Future Problems, And Solutions
Brain imagery can help researchers tell if people are more likely to be able to quit smoking or have trouble with reading. But those tests aren't yet ready for the doctor's office or classroom.
Brain imagery can help researchers tell if people are more likely to be able to quit smoking or have trouble with reading. But those tests aren't yet ready for the doctor's office or classroom.
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 08, 2015, 8:42am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 08, 2015, 8:42am
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Smart shoes with lasers make strides in mobility
Adding laser tips to ordinary shoes can improve the stride and pace of people with Parkinson's disease
Adding laser tips to ordinary shoes can improve the stride and pace of people with Parkinson's disease
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014, 7:37am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014, 7:37am
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Thought control makes robot arm grab and move objects
By analysing brain activity linked to hand and arm movements, a team has created a robotic arm that a paralysed woman can control with her thoughts
By analysing brain activity linked to hand and arm movements, a team has created a robotic arm that a paralysed woman can control with her thoughts
Neuroscience
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014, 7:37am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014, 7:37am
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How to sharpen your sense of smell—without using your nose
Study shows that mental imaging can improve skills of professional sniffers
Study shows that mental imaging can improve skills of professional sniffers
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Dec 12, 2014, 11:28am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Dec 12, 2014, 11:28am
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Football Players Drill Without Helmets To Curb Concussions
The idea, according to a scientist at New Hampshire University, is to teach each player "rugby awareness," so he'll be more likely to keep his head out of harm's way. Helmets off, eyes up.
The idea, according to a scientist at New Hampshire University, is to teach each player "rugby awareness," so he'll be more likely to keep his head out of harm's way. Helmets off, eyes up.
Neuroscience
Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Dec 12, 2014, 11:28am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Dec 12, 2014, 11:28am
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A Crowd Of Scientists Finds A Better Way To Predict Seizures
The winners of an online competition identified electrical patterns in the brain that often precede a seizure. The victors included a mathematician and an engineer, but no doctor.
The winners of an online competition identified electrical patterns in the brain that often precede a seizure. The victors included a mathematician and an engineer, but no doctor.
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 11, 2014, 7:59am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 11, 2014, 7:59am
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Mystery of the missing brains solved
After a minor frenzy, University of Texas officials confirmed that 100 brain specimens were not stolen or lost; they were thrown out
After a minor frenzy, University of Texas officials confirmed that 100 brain specimens were not stolen or lost; they were thrown out
Neuroscience
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 04, 2014, 6:50am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 04, 2014, 6:50am
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Animals' 3D brain compass found
Bats have a "neural compass" that allows them to keep track of exactly where and which way up they are, scientists say.
Bats have a "neural compass" that allows them to keep track of exactly where and which way up they are, scientists say.
Neuroscience
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 04, 2014, 6:50am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 04, 2014, 6:50am
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Biogen plans late-stage Alzheimer's trial, shares rise
Biogen Idec Inc's research chief on Tuesday said the company is planning a late-stage trial of its experimental treatment for Alzheimer's disease after the drug cut brain plaque levels and significantly improved cognition in a small early-stage study.
Biogen Idec Inc's research chief on Tuesday said the company is planning a late-stage trial of its experimental treatment for Alzheimer's disease after the drug cut brain plaque levels and significantly improved cognition in a small early-stage study.
Neuroscience
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 03, 2014, 8:13am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 03, 2014, 8:13am
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Football Head Impacts Can Cause Brain Changes Even Without Concussion
New study looks at high school athletes
New study looks at high school athletes
Neuroscience
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 02, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 02, 2014, 7:45am
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Google releases "smart spoon" that stops spills
The tech giant has created a utensil to make mealtime easier for people with Parkinson's disease and essential tremors
The tech giant has created a utensil to make mealtime easier for people with Parkinson's disease and essential tremors
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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Brain's dementia weak spot found
The brain has a weak spot for Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia, according to experts who have pinpointed the region using scans.
The brain has a weak spot for Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia, according to experts who have pinpointed the region using scans.
Neuroscience
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014, 8:24am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014, 8:24am
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Sleep's Link To Learning And Memory Traced To Brain Chemistry
During sleep, the brain locks in existing memories and can even form new ones. Scientists say they are starting to understand how that happens. A midnight snack may interfere.
During sleep, the brain locks in existing memories and can even form new ones. Scientists say they are starting to understand how that happens. A midnight snack may interfere.
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 20, 2014, 12:49pm
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 20, 2014, 12:49pm
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The Price of Genius
Alan Turing, the man who pioneered computing, also forced the world to question what it means to be human
Alan Turing, the man who pioneered computing, also forced the world to question what it means to be human
Neuroscience
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 20, 2014, 12:49pm
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 20, 2014, 12:49pm
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Are Modafinil's Brain-Boosting Benefits Hype Or Science?
Modafinil has been approved for treatment of narcolepsy, but it's often used to improve mental performance. The question is, does it work? A new study says probably not.
Modafinil has been approved for treatment of narcolepsy, but it's often used to improve mental performance. The question is, does it work? A new study says probably not.
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014, 7:12am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014, 7:12am
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Toxic Tau Of Alzheimer's May Offer A Path To Treatment
Faulty forms of the brain protein tau trigger tangles inside and outside brain cells of Alzheimer's patients. Scientists say figuring out how to stop bad tau's spread from cell to cell might be key.
Faulty forms of the brain protein tau trigger tangles inside and outside brain cells of Alzheimer's patients. Scientists say figuring out how to stop bad tau's spread from cell to cell might be key.
Neuroscience
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014, 7:12am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014, 7:12am
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These Optical Illusions Trick Your Brain With Science
An award-winning book on optical illusions explains the science of tricking your brain.
An award-winning book on optical illusions explains the science of tricking your brain.
Neuroscience
Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014, 7:12am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014, 7:12am
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Major brain pathway rediscovered
A massive white matter tract at the back of the brain, overlooked for the past century, might be crucial for skills such as reading.
A massive white matter tract at the back of the brain, overlooked for the past century, might be crucial for skills such as reading.
Neuroscience
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014, 7:12am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014, 7:12am
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The lifelong cost of burying our traumatic experiences
The trauma caused by childhood neglect, sexual or domestic abuse and war wreaks havoc in our bodies, says Bessel van der Kolk in The Body Keeps the Score
The trauma caused by childhood neglect, sexual or domestic abuse and war wreaks havoc in our bodies, says Bessel van der Kolk in The Body Keeps the Score
Neuroscience
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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These X's Are The Same Shade, So What Does That Say About Color?
Never mind the physics. Color isn't just a particular wavelength of light, it turns out. It's a fascinating mix of context and what's happening outside and inside your head.
Never mind the physics. Color isn't just a particular wavelength of light, it turns out. It's a fascinating mix of context and what's happening outside and inside your head.
Neuroscience
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Studies of 'vaping' brain may offer clues on smoking addiction
British scientists say they have found the best way yet to analyze the effects of smoking on the brain -- by taking functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans of people while they puff on e-cigarettes.
British scientists say they have found the best way yet to analyze the effects of smoking on the brain -- by taking functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans of people while they puff on e-cigarettes.
Neuroscience
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Lab-Grown Neurons From Autistic Kids Could Lead to New Treatments
Some scientists see promise in a new approach to unraveling the biology of autism: collecting cells from individual autistic children and turning them into neurons they can study in the lab.
Some scientists see promise in a new approach to unraveling the biology of autism: collecting cells from individual autistic children and turning them into neurons they can study in the lab.
Neuroscience
Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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