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ADHD Affects Connectivity Across The Whole Brain, Study Confirms

Posted in Medicine, Science on 1st Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller

"This is exciting, because much of the prior research has focused on individual regions of the brain, but our study was seeing that this isn't the case across the board,"

Elon Musk Alleges Neuralink Completed Its First Human Trial Implant

Posted in Medicine on 1st Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller

Elon Musk recently claimed that the first human patient has received a Neuralink brain-computer interface implant, but stopped short of offering any substantial additional information or proof.

Psychedelics Rapidly Fight Depression, a New Study Offers a First Hint at Why

Posted in Medicine, Science on 31st Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller

Within a day, ketamine rewired brain circuits that shifted the emotional tone of memories, but not their content. The changes persisted long after the drugs left the body, possibly explaining why a single shot could have lasting antidepressant effects.

World-first blood test for brain cancer may increase survival rates, say experts

Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller

Inexpensive test can help diagnose even ‘inaccessible’ tumours earlier, speeding up treatment and improving outcomes.

Imperial research breakthrough could spare brain cancer patients risky surgery

Posted in Medicine, Science on 26th Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller

A simple blood test could help diagnose patients with the deadliest form of brain cancer, sparing them from undergoing invasive, highly-risky surgery.