As artificial intelligence (AI) and brain technologies develop at a breathtaking speed, scientists are warning that one of the oldest and most important questions in science remains unanswered: what is consciousness?
Research has found that low-intensity transcranial ultrasound stimulation can modulate brain activity and behaviours, supporting the observations of psychiatric conditions.
The concept of consciousness is related to complex cognitive operations in the brain, and adaptive and flexible behaviour in humans and animals are based on these operations.
Alzheimer’s disease, a growing silent pandemic, is discussed here by Project Alzheimer’s Value Europe (PAVE), who introduce their stakeholder forum that focuses on developing new research in the field, such as emerging therapeutic & diagnostic innovations.
Brian Murphy, CSO of UK digital health firm Cumulus Neuroscience, explores how AI tools could transform drug development in the difficult area of cognitive disorders.
A new study finds the exact molecular mechanism that turns acute pain into chronic pain - a condition that leads to the use of opioids and often, lifelong addiction.
A study, published in Nature Neuroscience, finds that pain can block how dopamine functions - meaning that the negative effects of pain can theoretically be reversed.
New research suggests that regular walks can change brain structure - a team of scientists noticed changes in the prefrontal cortex, which improved participant concentration and memory.
The study, published in PLoS Biology, looked at the neurotransmitter in the brain that calculates whether to pursue a task - in other words, motivation.
