Getting a good night’s sleep can delay the onset of dementia later in life, scientists have discovered. How people slumber can be used as a “crystal ball” to predict if they will be hit by Alzheimer’s disease in the future, according to the researchers. Plenty of deep sleep was found to best delay the onset… Read More »
The coronavirus targets the lungs foremost, but also the kidneys, liver and blood vessels. Still, about half of patients report neurological symptoms, including headaches, confusion and delirium, suggesting the virus may also attack the brain. A new study offers the first clear evidence that in some people, the coronavirus invades brain cells, hijacking them to… Read More »
It’s easy to see the physical benefits of yoga after one session: Rosy cheeks, glowy skin, a sense of full-body calm. And yogis know that a regular practice can build lean muscle while increasing strength and flexibility—all good things. But it turns out that regular asana sessions can have a serious impact on the most… Read More »
People with schizophrenia and their healthy siblings share patterns of brain activity that are different from those seen in individuals with no family history of the disorder, scientists from EPFL have found. Because the siblings do not show schizophrenia symptoms, this brain ‘signature’ could serve as a marker for the early diagnosis of the disorder.… Read More »
By Leah Crane Elon Musk, co-founder of Neuralink, led a demonstration of the brain implant technology on 28 AugustJae C Hong/AP/Shutterstock Elon Musk has showed off his company Neuralink’s brain-computer interface for the first time. In an announcement on 28 August, Neuralink unveiled prototypes of its device and showed off pigs with the devices implanted… Read More »