Neuron position found less crucial for brain connectivity than once thought

The human brain contains billions of connected neurons that collectively support different mental functions, including the ...
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How obstructive sleep apnea impacts brain function

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Key Takeaways Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) harms brain function due to interrupted sleep and reduced oxygen levels while you’re sleeping. Several ways in ...
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This brain discovery is forcing scientists to rethink how memory works

A new brain imaging study reveals that remembering facts and recalling life events activate nearly identical brain networks.

Stimulating the central thalamus during anesthesia sheds light on neural basis of consciousness

The brains of mammals continuously combine signals originating from different regions to produce various sensations, emotions ...
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Visualizing Brain Function

Now why would someone throw paint all over a perfectly good human brain? The good news is that this isn’t a paint splattered brain, but the colors are meaningful. This is a functional magnetic ...

Episodic and semantic memory retrievals involve the same areas of the brain, according to new work

A new study into how different parts of memory work in the brain has shown that the same brain areas are involved in ...

Ultrasound helmet reaches deep into the brain without surgery

For decades, scientists have searched for a safe way to reach deep parts of the human brain without cutting into the skull.