“Our findings suggest brain size increases the most in areas with larger populations, and this almost certainly increased the intensity of social competition” picked by kakana 5 months ago

The structure, the amygdala—a pair of almond-shaped regions located in the medial temporal lobes—was previously known to process strong negative emotions, such as anger and fear, and is considered the seat of emotion in the brain. However, it had never been linked rigorously to real-life human social interaction. picked by kakana 3 months ago

I have a love-hate relationship with these kind of sites. I love the riddles but often need the Answer button; which makes me feel less brilliant :) picked by henkspaan 3 years ago

A research group has achieved an additional step for the potential replacement of damaged brain cells after injury or disease: functional nerve cells can be generated from astroglia, a type of supportive cells in the brain by means of special regulator proteins. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A brain isn't born fully organized. It builds its abilities through experience, making physical connections between neurons and organizing circuits to store and retrieve information in milliseconds for years afterwards. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

It's no secret culture influences your food preferences and taste in music. But now scientists say it impacts the hard-wiring of your brain. New research shows that people from different cultures use their brains differently to solve basic perceptual tasks. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Much more testing needs to be undertaken but a new study out of Spain showed that THC prompted the death of cancerous brain cells. picked by bernardblack 8 months ago

Greek archaeologists said Tuesday they have unearthed rare evidence of what they believe was brain surgery performed nearly 1,800 years ago on a young woman - who died during or shortly after the operation. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Little test to see which side of the brain you use most. picked by marinuse 2 years ago

Odd stuff regarding how your brain works that you just might not already know. picked by psycmoe 2 years ago

If your head is overheated, there's a good chance you'll yawn soon, according to a new study that found the primary purpose of yawning is to control brain temperature. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

Scientists have developed a gel that might help speed up recovery from brain injury. Once injected into the affected area, it can help stimulate recovery and growth of new cells. picked by Ankabout 3 months ago

The response of a startled sea cucumber has inspired a new material that could one day be used to build brain implants for patients with Parkinson's disease. picked by keroberos32 2 years ago

A 300-million-year-old fossilized brain has been discovered by researchers studying a type of fish that once lived in what is now Kansas and Oklahoma.

"Fossilized brains are unusual, and this is by far the oldest known example," said John Maisey. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

What exactly are you doing to your brain when you drink alcohol or coffee? If you think they can’t be doing much harm, the pictures on the opposite page may come as a shock. picked by sharon22 7 months ago

Drinking alcohol dulls the brain's ability to detect threats, US researchers said today in a study that helps explain why drunk people get into bar fights and drive their cars. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

HIGH blood pressure is caused by the brain and not the heart, according to a new report which could lead to a radical change in the way the problem is treated. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

More than 5.3 million people in the United States are living with long-term disabilities because of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each year at least 1.4 million Americans suffer a TBI — more than are struck by heart attacks. picked by AlliOOP 3 years ago

First computer model based on the brain works well for artificial vision. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

One Man's Gift May Be The Key To Better Understanding The Brain. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago