Brain

From a tortured father in Tehran to a brain-cancer cure in Israel: Heshmatpour's two-front fight

A Persian entrepreneur with a Jewish wife, a breakthrough brain-cancer drug, and a mission against Tehran. NeOnc's Amir Heshmatpour, in his own words.

'Iran is a cancer': Iranian-born CEO takes on the regime
Light exposure affects the brain through the biological clock.

40 a day could protect the brain and reduce dementia risk

A pregnant woman is seen holding her stomach in front of foliage (illustrative)

Living near green spaces can reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, Israeli-led study finds

Avocado toast

What happened to the brains of people who ate an avocado every day for half a year?


A new Israeli clinical trial is testing a tuberculosis vaccine to prevent Alzheimer's - opinion

If – God forbid – I show the biomarkers associated with the probable development of Alzheimer’s, I will receive three doses of the vaccine, which has minimal side effects.

 REAL BRAIN exhibit at Bristol Science Centre, UK.

Researchers find Aztec 'death whistles' do weird things to the listeners' brains

Participants in an experiment rated the sounds of the skull-shaped whistles as extremely negative, defining them as frightening and aversive.

 Aztec Death Whistle.

Controlling blood sugar may slow brain aging - study

One’s chronological age is the number of years lived, while brain age indicates the brain’s actual health. They are often not identical.

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Scientists uncover 80-million-year-old ancient bird's brain structure

The fossilized skull of Navaornis is almost perfectly intact, a rarity for such an ancient specimen.

 Navaornis hestiae. Bird brain.

New study links air pollution to increased autism risk

Researchers find that exposure to nitric oxide during pregnancy can disrupt fetal brain development.

 Air Pollution from Chemical Industry on the St. Clair River at Port Huron, Michigan.

New study shows what happens to your brain when you’re watching movies

The brain activates 24 different neural networks while watching a movie, depending on scene complexity.

 What the brain does when watching movies.

Poor sleep in middle age accelerates brain aging by up to three years

A study recently published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that poor sleep in middle age could accelerate brain aging.

 Empty bed. Image by hodgers is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Mind-control technology is already here

Braintech, the interface between the brain and technology, is a fascinating frontier. Dr. Jacob Blumenthal highlighted its revolutionary potential.

 Dr. Yaakov Blumenthal, neuroscientist, braintech and intellectual property expert

How to Focus With ADHD: Best Tips and Tricks to Try

Wondering how to focus with ADHD? Learn effective tips and strategies to improve focus when dealing with ADHD and enhance your concentration and productivity.


The 9 Best Nootropics For Focus, ADHD, Memory and Brain Health In 2024