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New perspectives for personalized therapy of brain tumors

Scientists have developed an innovative method for growing brain tumors of individual patients in the laboratory that mimic the original structure and the molecular property of the parental tumor as closely as possible. Drug tests in this model were fo…

Reasons for misdiagnosis of frontotemporal dementia

Researchers discovered that nearly 70 per cent of suspected frontotemporal dementia patients ultimately did not have the disease in a study aimed at identifying factors that contribute to misdiagnosis of this notoriously difficult to diagnose disorder.

High-tech video optimization in our brain

Why do our mental images stay sharp even when we are moving fast? A team of neuroscientists has identified a mechanism that corrects visual distortions caused by movement in animals. The study, conducted in mice, identifies a core function that can be …

How does the brain differentiate new stimuli from old ones?

A study sheds light on how networks in the brain detect new information, offering insight into disorders like schizophrenia.

Brain waves measure the effect of anti-alcohol campaigns

To evaluate the effectiveness of public video campaigns against risky alcohol consumption, psychologists used EEG measurements to examine the synchronization of brain activity in groups of viewers. In a recent study, they present new ways to bring the …

Electroencephalography may help guide treatments for language disorders

Electroencephalography (EEG) may offer a more accessible alternative to functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for guiding transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) when treating aphasia. Researchers found an 80% agreement between EEG and fM…

Scientists discover brain mechanism that helps us overcome fear

Researchers have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. The study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related disorders such as phobias, anxiety and post-traumatic stres…

Improved brain decoder holds promise for communication in people with aphasia

A new AI-based tool can translate a person’s thoughts into continuous text, without requiring the person to comprehend spoken words. This latest advance suggests it may be possible, with further refinement, for brain computer interfaces to improve comm…

Air pollution clouds the mind and makes everyday tasks challenging

People’s ability to interpret emotions or focus on performing a task is reduced by short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution, potentially making everyday activities, such as the weekly supermarket shop, more challenging.

The two proteins involved in Alzheimer’s disease affect brain circuits differently

A research team has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s — tau protein and beta-amyloid — affect brain circuits in distinct yet synergistic ways, particularly those linked to memory and emotions. The study, using a new an…