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Newfound 'brain signature' linked to multiple psychiatric disorders
By Rebecca Sohn published
Researchers identified patterns of brain wiring that seem to be linked to a person's risk of having multiple psychiatric disorders.
Kaleidoscopic image of a mouse's brain is 64 million times sharper than a typical MRI
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Researchers created a high-definition scan of a mouse's brain that is 64 million times sharper than a normal MRI.
Lab-grown minibrains will be used as 'biological hardware' to create new biocomputers, scientists propose
By Ben Turner published
A new proposal suggests using stem cell-derived 'minibrains' to create brand-new biocomputers. Such 'organoid computers' could be far off, but ethical questions abound.
'Brain-eating' amoeba case in Florida potentially tied to unfiltered water in sinus rinse
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A person in Charlotte County, Florida caught a rare "brain-eating" infection.
Multiple sclerosis: Symptoms, management and research
By Bahar Gholipour last updated
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, causing a number of potential symptoms.
Rat brain injuries 'plugged' with lab-grown human minibrains in world-first experiment
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists transplanted human brain organoids into rats to repair injuries to their visual processing systems.
Restless legs syndrome: Causes, symptoms and treatment
By Anna Gora last updated
Restless legs syndrome is a nervous system condition that causes an intense urge to move the legs.
The five (and more) human senses
By Ailsa Harvey, Alina Bradford last updated
Reference There are five basic human senses: touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. Other senses also help us understand and perceive the world around us.
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