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How do brain cells send messages?
By Holly Barker published
Brain cells, or neurons, have multiple means of communication, and their chatter may be influenced by the cells around them, research suggests.
'Smoothness' in parts of brain's surface may boost risk of depression, study suggests
By Emily Cooke published
An analysis of more than 400 brain scans has revealed a potential new biomarker for depression.
Mysterious spiral signals in the human brain could be key to our cognition
By Ben Turner published
Scientists suggest strange swirls across the outer layer of the brain might be used to link different parts of it together and help process information faster.
Elon Musk's Neuralink 'brain chips' cleared for 1st in-human trials
By Sarah Moore published
Brain implants developed by Elon Musk's company Neuralink have been approved for human testing. The safety of the devices previously came under scrutiny following reports of "botched surgeries" in animal test subjects.
Spanish Civil War soldier saw the world 'backward' after bullet pierced brain, historic case report reveals
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
After being shot in the head, a soldier in the Spanish Civil War woke up to find a world that's completely backward.
Brain signals underlying chronic pain could be 'short-circuited,' study suggests
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists uncovered a "biomarker" for chronic pain in the brains of four patients and are using the data to develop a new brain stimulation therapy.
Musician's head injury triggered rare synesthesia, causing him to 'see' music
By Rachael Rettner published
A man's head injury resulted in a rare neurological condition that caused him to "see" music, and simultaneously, he became more creative.
Daily smoking linked to brain shrinkage in massive study
By Carissa Wong published
A study involving more than 28,000 people strongly supports the idea that daily smoking shrinks the brain.
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