New Insights into Brain's Waste-Removal System

New insights into the brain's waste-removal system could help prevent brain disorders. The brain's waste-removal system works like plumbing, pushing waste into fluid that is eventually carried out of the body. Slow electrical waves during sleep facilitate this process. Impaired waste removal may contribute to disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Brain Imaging Breakthrough

Scientists have imaged a tiny fragment of brain in unprecedented detail, showing connections between individual neurons to better understand brain circuits.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Health Issues and Political Challenges

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed a worm had eaten a portion of his brain, which turned out to be a dead parasite. He also had mercury poisoning and faced questions about his health in relation to running for office.

The Psychology of Memory and Forgetfulness

Forgetfulness is a natural part of the memory process and serves an important purpose. Memory is more like a 'brainWiki page' where details can be edited and updated over time. Drs. Sumeracki and Kaminske offer strategies to boost memory and improve learning, emphasizing the importance of regular and deliberate practice.

The Impact of Interacting with Dogs on Human Brain and Emotions

Interacting with dogs can have significant positive effects on relaxation, attention, and mood in the human brain, as shown by a study from South Korea. Different activities like playing, walking, massaging, and grooming dogs can impact brainwave activity and emotional stability.

Neuroscience, Environmental Science, Technology

Discussing rhythms and the brain, electric fish sensing their environment, and a new methane-detecting satellite on NPR.

Sex Differences in Brain Activity Patterns

Scientists have shown that the brains of men and women operate differently, with distinct activity patterns in key brain regions. Sex-specific hormones in the brain and societal influences contribute to these differences. Research using explainable AI identified subtle variations in neural activity between the sexes. Understanding these differences could be crucial in addressing neurological and psychiatric conditions that affect men and women differently.