Neuroscience
NEUROSCIENCE NEWS
New study confirms adult brains can generate neurons into old age
July 06, 2025 8:36 am
A new study from Sweden’s Karolinska Institute offers strong evidence that the adult human brain can generate new neurons, potentially transforming our understanding of brain health and ageing.
How being ‘too busy’ and constant drive for productivity at work is hurting your brain: The science behind burnout
October 29, 2024 2:48 pm
Research shows how working under constant stress and pressure hinders your brain’s ability to think creatively and work efficiently.
IIT Madras receive $5 million for research and development
June 19, 2024 9:22 am
Prof. Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam, Head of IIT Madras SGBC said that this contribution will help them in scaling up their work and become a global leading research and development centre.
Neuroscience can explain why voting is so often driven by emotion
June 09, 2024 12:24 pm
Understanding what's happening in people's brains when they are making decisions helps us understand why certain political messages appeal to them and why they might decide to switch parties.
Neuralink implants brain chip in first human, says Elon Musk
January 31, 2024 8:31 am
Neuralink's Telepathy can monitor and stimulate brain activities using electrical signals.
We will soon need ‘neuro rights’ to protect our brains and thoughts from technology
November 18, 2023 8:43 am
The question is not whether there will be a machine that can read your mind. Rather, it is when. Before that, governments across the world need to consider "neurorights" to protect citizens' brains against neurotechnology.
Wild elephants display puzzle solving skills, finds study
October 05, 2023 12:51 pm
Enticed by jackfruit, Asian elephants in Thailand were able to creatively solve three different puzzle boxes to snag their delicious prize.
A newly-discovered brain cell could shake up neuroscience
September 12, 2023 12:41 pm
The discovery of a new kind of "hybrid cell" could create an upheaval in the field of neuroscience, giving scientists new potential way to target neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease.
Why approval for Elon Musk's Neuralink for humans is a bad idea
June 12, 2023 3:16 pm
Several issues relating to the safety of Neuralink implants in brains as well as the ethics of the technology must be resolved before it can be rolled out
Gender and the brain: Why neuroscience is still searching for evidence
September 29, 2022 6:03 pm
It's no secret that some bits of science are sexist. Women have long been underrepresented in medical research, ranging from cancer trials to diabetes studies. And neuroscience is no exception.
NEUROSCIENCE PHOTOS
Of the complexities of the human mind and emotions
May 23, 2022 5:52 pm
The exhibition was developed by Science Gallery Bengaluru in collaboration with National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), The Wellbeing Project and Museum Dr Guislain, Ghent
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