BRAIN RESEARCH
Here is how you can reduce your chances of developing Brain cancer
Experts have pointed out that it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle to reduce the chances of getting diagnosed with brain cancer. These methods also lead to an overall good quality life.
Here's how heat shuts down your heart
The critical danger point outdoors for illness and death from relentless heat is several degrees lower than experts once thought, say researchers who put people in hot boxes to see what happens to them.
Study finds direct impact of Yoga Nidra on deep relaxation, awareness
A study by researchers at IIT-Delhi, AIIMS, and Mahajan Imaging found that Yoga Nidra induces deep relaxation and heightened awareness, with more significant brain changes observed in experienced meditators. Supported by the Department of Science and Technology, the study explored how Yoga Nidra affects brain function, showing differences in Default Mode Network connectivity between meditators and novices. The practice is believed to help release buried subconscious patterns for improved health.
Prem Watsa donates $5 million to IIT-M’s brain research centre
Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT-M has developed a high-throughput histology pipeline that processes whole human brains into high-resolution digital images at a petabyte scale.
Research reveals mood shifts enhance pleasure response in bipolar disorder
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University College London reveals that mood changes can significantly enhance pleasure responses in individuals with bipolar disorder. This phenomenon, known as 'mood bias,' causes individuals with bipolar disorder to view everything more favorably during moments of good mood, leading to heightened pleasure experiences.
Study finds hot and cold exposure in early life alters brain's white matter
The team found that exposure to colder-than-usual temperatures during pregnancy and the first year of life, and exposure to hotter-than-usual environments from birth until three years of age were linked with more mean diffusivity at preadolescence, pointing to a slower maturation of their white matter.
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Viagra may improve brain functions, prevent dementia: Oxford Study
Sildenafil, known as Viagra, may help prevent memory-related problems by improving cerebral blood flow and blood vessel function, reducing the risk of vascular dementia. A University of Oxford study, highlighted by Dr. Praveen Gupta and Dr. Manjari Tripathi, shows promise but requires further research. Vascular dementia, affecting 40% of India's 5.3 million dementia patients, differs from Alzheimer's disease.
Are Covid vaccines related to unprecedented deaths in USA? Here's what research paper claims
Covid vaccines have come under the scrutiny across the world. Now a new research report has made shocking claims.
Pfizer drug extends life for people with rare form of lung cancer
A Pfizer lung cancer drug has been shown to greatly reduce tumor progression and improve survival outcomes for people in the advanced stages of a rare form of the disease, according to trial results published Friday.
Elon Musk's Neuralink seeks to enroll three patients in brain implant study
Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-chip company, is conducting a study to evaluate its device for paralyzed patients to control digital devices through thoughts alone, facing criticism for lack of study information sharing.
Wipro teams up with Centre for Brain Research at IISc on AI-driven health behaviour innovations
Wipro partners with Centre for Brain Research to utilize AI, ML, and big data analytics for health behavior innovations.
Understanding Autism: Brain connections in infants linked to social interaction
Researchers have found distinct patterns in brain connections in six-week-old infants with a high likelihood of developing autism. These patterns suggest that paying more attention to basic sensory information may come at the cost of attending to socially relevant cues, potentially leading to impaired social behavior later in life.
Harvard-led research reveals: Extreme temperatures linked to stroke deaths
Recent studies, including one led by Harvard University, have linked extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, with increased risks of stroke-related deaths. The research, analyzing data from 522 cities across 25 countries over several decades, found a stronger association between extreme temperatures and stroke deaths in low-income countries. Specifically, extreme cold and hot days were found to contribute to a significant number of ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke deaths.
Study reveals: Babies of bilingual mothers show heightened sound perception
A recent study conducted in Spain suggests that newborns of bilingual mothers exhibit a broader range of sound perception compared to those of monolingual mothers. Researchers found that babies exposed to bilingual environments in the womb are more sensitive to various pitches, while those from monolingual backgrounds show heightened responses to specific pitches associated with their native language.
Wegovy should be treating more than just obesity
A new analysis highlights the significant cardiovascular benefits of Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy, showing improvements regardless of weight loss amount. This challenges perceptions of GLP-1 drugs, suggesting they could be viewed more as heart or metabolic medications. Improved access and understanding are crucial, as these drugs could impact various chronic conditions like kidney disease. Acknowledging these connections could lead to more effective treatment approaches and better outcomes.
French art group uses brainwaves and AI to recreate landscapes
The hypercolour image of a dark hill and lava flow is pretty enough -- but its high-tech artificial intelligence origins make it special. He admits the resulting work was not exactly what he had in mind, " a flaming mountain with flowing lava and a landscape on a light background".
The Blink Effect: Research reveals how blinking shapes our visual experience
New research suggests that blinking not only keeps our eyes moist but also aids in processing big, slow-changing visual patterns. This study, conducted by researchers at the University of Rochester, found that blinking alters the visual input to the retina, providing the brain with a different kind of visual information compared to when the eyes are open and focused on a specific point.
Brain health is linked to diet, here's how
Food preferences play a significant role in shaping our dietary habits. Highly palatable foods rich in sugars, fats and salts often appeal to people's taste buds
Encoding the human brain: IIT Guwahati’s novel algorithm may code brain connectivity patterns of healthy and Parkinson’s patients
IIT-Guwahati's UBNIN, a novel algorithm, encodes brain networks of Parkinson’s disease patients and healthy individuals. It serves as a biomarker for tracking mental illness progression across neuroimaging modalities, offering potential in brain printing and neurodegenerative disorder diagnosis.
'Divya Putri' Sheena Rani: Meet the brain behind India's deadliest weapon Agni-V MIRV
India has achieved a significant milestone in defense with the successful test of the Agni-5 missile, equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. R Sheena Rani, known as 'Divya Putri' (Divine Daughter), leads the project, showcasing her expertise in missile technology. Her dedication has been crucial in developing the Agni-5, enhancing India's strategic deterrence capabilities. Inspired by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Rani's leadership underscores India's technological advancement in missile technology, ensuring national security and global recognition.
Age-related brain changes amplify discomfort in older women: Research
New research suggests that older women experience more pain due to gender-specific changes in brain regions associated with pain perception brought about by ageing.
Research says playing musical instrument boosts brain health in later life
Continuing to play a musical instrument, particularly the piano, into later life has been associated with a sharper brain, according to a recent study, including researchers from the University of Exeter, UK.
Elon Musk says Neuralink installs brain implant in first human
The neurotechnology company co-founded by Musk in 2016 aims to build direct communication channels between the brain and computers. The ambition is to supercharge human capabilities, treat neurological disorders like ALS or Parkinson's, and maybe one day achieve a symbiotic relationship between humans and artificial intelligence.
New research says handwritten notes forge richer brain connectivity than typing
A recent study suggests that students learn and retain information better when taking handwritten notes compared to using a keyboard. The research, led by brain researcher Audrey van der Meer from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, indicates that the elaborate brain connectivity patterns observed during handwriting contribute significantly to memory formation and learning.
Research highlights overall brain health as key predictor of Alzheimer's risk
The research suggests that overall brain health, including factors like the presence of lesions and a decrease in grey matter thickness, is a more robust indicator than protein clumping and age alone.
The connection between sleeping, breathing and brain
A recent study discovered that the way we breathe while we sleep may have an impact on the consolidation of memories in our brains. Researchers from Germany and the UK discovered that sleep-related brain rhythms, such as oscillations and spindles, are connected to breathing in addition to the known relationship between these rhythms and the reactivation of memory contents during sleep.
New research finds significant link between smoking and brain shrinkage
The study, focusing on 32,094 individuals, found that smoking accelerates brain aging, leading to a higher risk of age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.
Neuroscientists challenge common belief, say our brain can't 'rewire' itself
They argue that the notion of wholesale repurposing of brain regions is flawed. Instead, they propose that the brain is training itself to use latent abilities.
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