Neuroscience Stories
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Mind-Controlled Wheelchairs Help Paralysed Patients Navigate Obstacles
Currently, patients have to undergo an operation to gain mind control of a wheelchair. -
This Music Will Help When You're Stuck In A Creative Rut
A new study suggests that the classical concerti Four Seasons by Vivaldi may boost creativity when compared to silence. -
Why A Study On Yawning Could Help Tourette’s Patients
We all know yawning is contagious, but new research into why it's so catching may end up benefiting patients with Tourette's syndrome. -
Watch Sax Player Serenade Doctors During His Brain Surgery
A saxophone player serenades doctors on the operating table as he undergoes brain surgery. -
4 Myths And Facts About Living With Dementia
Four myths and facts about dementia that will help you understand the issues people with the neurological disorder and their families and caregivers face on a daily basis. -
The Physical Exercise That Can Reverse Signs Of Aging In The Brain
Dance class can help reverse some signs of aging in the brain by enlarging the hippocampus and improving balance. -
Your Dreams May Stave Off Dementia
The amount of REM sleep you get may predict your risk of developing dementia. -
Science May Bring People Back From The Dead
Scientists believe stem cell therapy could potentially bring brain-dead patients back to life. -
Smoking Weed May Permanently Change How You Walk
Researchers at the University of South Australia find marijuana use can have long-term effects on how a person walks. -
This Is Your Brain Learning As You Sleep
The brain is able to learn new information as you sleep during these two sleep stages. -
We Can Now Reverse Memory Loss In Mice With Alzheimer's
Researchers at MIT have reversed memory loss in mice with Alzheimer's disease, and hope to do the same in humans. -
This Is How Coffee Wakes Up Your Brain
The effects of caffeine on the brain help us feel more alert and energetic, even after a poor night's sleep.
