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Understanding Brain Performance: People Who Take Ritalin Are Far More Aware of Their Mistakes
February 27, 2012 — Researchers have investigated how the brain monitors ongoing behavior for performance errors – specifically failures of impulse control. People who take Ritalin are far more aware of their ... > full story -
Dental Pulp Stem Cells Transformed by 'Bad Breath’ Chemical
February 26, 2012 — Japanese scientists have found that the odorous compound responsible for halitosis – otherwise known as bad breath – is ideal for harvesting stem cells taken from human dental ... > full story -
Neurotoxins in Shark Fins: A Human Health Concern
February 23, 2012 — Sharks are among the most threatened of marine species worldwide due to unsustainable overfishing. They are primarily killed for their fins to fuel the growing demand for shark fin soup, which is an ... > full story -
Toxins from Diseased Brain Cells Make Diseases of the Brain Even Worse
February 22, 2012 — Sometimes our immune defense attacks our own cells. When this happens in the brain we see neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. But if the the immune ... > full story -
3-D Microscopy to Aid in Cell Analysis
February 17, 2012 — The understanding of diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's is set to take a step forward following groundbreaking technology which will enable cell analysis using automated 3D ... > full story -
Cognitive Stimulation Beneficial in Dementia
February 14, 2012 — Cognitive stimulation therapies have beneficial effects on memory and thinking in people with dementia, according to a systematic review. Despite concerns that cognitive improvements may not be ... > full story -
Trouble Sleeping? It May Affect Your Memory Later on
February 14, 2012 — The amount and quality of sleep you get at night may affect your memory later in life, according to new ... > full story -
Turmeric-Based Drug Effective on Alzheimer Flies
February 14, 2012 — Curcumin, a substance extracted from turmeric, prolongs life and enhances activity of fruit flies with a nervous disorder similar to Alzheimer's disease, according to new research. The study ... > full story -
Brain-Imaging Technique Predicts Who Will Suffer Cognitive Decline Over Time
February 13, 2012 — Scientists have used a brain imaging tool that effectively tracked and predicted cognitive decline over a two-year period. The team had previously developed this tool that can assess the neurological ... > full story -
Overeating May Double Risk of Memory Loss
February 13, 2012 — New research suggests that consuming between 2,100 and 6,000 calories per day may double the risk of memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), among people age 70 and older. MCI is the stage ... > full story
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