Medicine
Alzheimers Doesnt Destroy Memories, It Only Blocks Them
Posted in Medicine on 13th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
Until now, it was believed that Alzheimers disease could destroy the memories, but a new study reveals that it actually blocks them.
Baby Brain Scans Can Predict Who Is Likely To Develop Autism
Posted in Medicine on 11th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
The way bundles of white matter fibres in the brain connect can indicate whether someone will develop autism.
Neuroscience Study Uncovers How Threatening Information Invades The Working Memory Of Anxious People
Posted in Medicine on 10th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
The brains of anxious individuals tend to misallocate memory resources to process threat-related information.
'Pen' Identifies Cancer In 10 Seconds
Posted in Medicine on 7th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
A handheld device can identify cancerous tissue in 10 seconds, according to scientists at the University of Texas.
Zika Virus Used To Treat Aggressive Brain Cancer
Posted in Medicine on 6th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
A harmful virus that can cause devastating brain damage in babies could offer up a surprising new treatment for adult brain cancer, according to US scientists.