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Will the next new antibiotic be produced by the brain?

Brussels - Scientists have found that the immune cells in the brain can produce a substance that prevents bacterial growth called itaconic acid.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Man's runny nose not allergy but brain fluid leaking out

A man who thought he was suffering with allergies was, if fact, leaking brain fluid through his nose, which nearly killed him.

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Europe spends 150 million euro on brain research

For this May’s European Month of the Brain, Europe has announced funding of around 150 million euros for 20 new international brain research projects.

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Neuroscientists want Tamerlan Tsarnaev's brain studied for clues

Neuroscientists say they would like to study the brain of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, Boston Marathon bombing suspect, to determine whether he suffered a brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) which could have made him prone to violence.

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Clues into how alcohol disrupts the brain

Researchers have identified how alcohol might affect key brain proteins. The finding could eventually lead to the development of drugs that could disrupt the interaction between alcohol and the brain.

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Mouse brain rendered transparent for neurological research

Researchers have developed a method for rendering the brain of a mouse transparent. This non-destructive process is designed to allow scientists to better visualize brain conditions such as autism.

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Remembering passwords could be a thing of the past

Berkley - Forgetting your passwords, or having them stolen, could soon become a thing of the past; soon you’ll just have to store them in your thoughts.

In the Media by Mark Harradine - 2 comments

Study: Good music is just as exciting as good sex

Montreal - According to recent reports good music is just as good for you as good sex. A study carried out by the McGill University in Montreal has shown that listening to music stimulates the same part of the brain as a night of passion.

In the Media by Mark Harradine - 2 comments

Obama launches project to map the human brain

Starting in 2014, the federally funded initiative, announced on April 2, will seek to develop new technologies capable of mapping the activity in the human brain.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Brain scans to predict future criminal behavior

Increasing evidence from neuroscience studies suggests that many aspects of anti-social behavior can be traced to dysfunctional brains.

In the Media by Eko Armunanto - 2 comments

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From identifying the parts of the brain that are activated during mystical experiences to determining how and why humans evolved such a capacity in the first place, the budding field of neurotheology is trying to pin down the neurological bases of religion and spirituality. Progress had been slow because scientists working in the area, also known as biotheology or spiritual neuroscience, needed to develop new tools and interdisciplinary relationships to conduct their work.

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