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Body’s opioids increase religious connection.
Religious rituals have been found to release opioids in the brain, significantly increasing the sense of connection between participants. These rituals, which involve synchronous movements,
Brain-Computer Implant: Neuralink
Elon Musk’s start-up, Neuralink, has demonstrated a brain-computer interface on a pig, with the aim of using the implant to treat diseases and injuries, such
Ginseng: Miracle Cure for Alzheimer’s?
A groundbreaking discovery has been made by scientists at the National University of Seoul, who have found that bacteria living in the soil can produce
Stronger Muscles, Stronger Nerves
Newcastle University researchers have published a study in the Journal of Neuroscience that shows that muscle training also strengthens the nervous system. The experiment involved
Boost Brain Power with Reading
Learning to read and write leads to a restructuring of the brain and improves cognitive abilities in other areas, according to recent research. While reading
Hydra stem cells reveal immortality secret.
The Hydra, a freshwater animal from the cnidarian family, has been found to possess three stem cell populations that allow it to regenerate and age
Brain-Computer Interface Translates Neural Signals
In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Nature, scientists at the University of California in San Francisco have successfully converted neural signals into speech.
Revival of Brain Cells After Death
In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists at Yale School of Medicine have managed to partially revive a pig’s brain four hours after its death. Using the
Human gene inserted into monkey brain
Chinese and American scientists have successfully implanted the human gene MCPH1 into the brains of Rhesus monkeys. The gene is responsible for brain development, and
Genetic Mutation Reduces Sleep Needs
A new study by scientists at the University of California in San Francisco has identified a gene responsible for reducing the amount of sleep some
