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Scientists caution that a rare childhood liver cancer can spread to the brain

A new report details three cases of secondary brain tumors in people with fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma. The researchers say imaging tests could improve treatment for patients whose cancer spreads to the brain from the liver.

New method manages and stores data from millions of nerve cells — in real time

Recent developments in neuroscience set high requirements for sophisticated data management, not least when implantable Brain Machine Interfaces are used to establish electronic communication between the brain’s nerve cells and computers. A new method …

Transgender surgery can improve life for most, study confirms

A first-of-its kind study uses a transgender-specific questionnaire to assess the quality of life of those choosing gender reassignment surgery.

Decoding the chemistry of fear

A new team charts the pathway for fear in worms to reveal more about human anxiety.

Portable brain imaging system to shed light on concussions

It’s one of the most talked about injuries in sport today, concussion. Yet, there is no accepted way to image a concussion. Scientists hope to change that. They have developed a portable brain imaging system that uses light to detect and monitor damage…

Exposure to low levels of BPA during pregnancy can lead to altered brain development

New research in mice provides an explanation for how exposure to the widely used chemical bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy, even at levels lower than the regulated ‘safe’ human exposure level, can lead to altered brain development and behavior later …

Smoking every day can increase psychosis risk, study finds

Smoking at least 10 cigarettes every day or using marijuana at least five times may raise the risk of developing psychosis, according to two new studies.

Don’t try too hard to be happy, study warns

You may think that if you just work hard enough, you’ll eventually achieve your best life. But are you sabotaging yourself by putting in too much effort?

Unlocking the personality of a social media addict

Addiction to social media is a real and growing problem. A recent study attempted to develop a picture of the personality traits that increase the risk.

Blood vessels also affected by Alzheimer’s disease

New research demonstrates that mice suffering from this disease also have substantial malfunctions in small blood vessels, important in nourishing different organs and tissues and in regulating blood pressure, and which mainly affects females. The stud…