Schizophrenia Tied to Reduced Visual Contrast Sensitivity
Summary: People with schizophrenia show reduced contrast sensitivity, meaning they have difficulty distinguishing differences in light intensity between adjacent areas. This perceptual…
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How Near-Death Experiences Deepen Human Connection
Summary: A recent study from the University of Virginia indicates that out-of-body experiences (OBEs), including near-death experiences, can produce profound and lasting…
Brain Cell Changes Behind Anxiety Revealed
Summary: Researchers report identifying a set of neurons in the anterior cingulate cortex that become active when an animal faces the possibility…
White Matter Abnormalities in Veterans After Mild TBI
White matter ‘potholes’ are associated with severity of head injury and cognitive impairment. Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), commonly called concussion, is…
Why Congenitally Blind People Activate the Visual Cortex
Summary: A Brazilian neuroimaging study reports structural changes in thalamic connections in people with congenital blindness, providing new evidence of brain plasticity.…
Blood Protein Biomarkers Predict COVID-19 Severity
Summary: Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin report identifying 27 protein biomarkers in blood that can help…
How to Check In With Kids Before Bedtime
Summary: Researchers urge parents to check on sleeping children to spot signs of sleep-disordered breathing that can affect health, behaviour and learning.…
How Spending Time in Nature Boosts Immunity and Well-Being
Research shows that spending time in natural settings protects against a wide range of illnesses—including depression, diabetes, obesity, ADHD, cardiovascular disease, some…
Early Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Predict Long-Term Disability
Summary: Certain early symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), such as blurry vision and sphincter dysfunction, appear to be associated with higher odds…
New Protein Found to Alter Brain Function and Memory
Summary: Researchers have developed a new protein-based tool that can modify brain activity and memory in targeted ways without using drugs or…
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