mind
Serotonin not found to be a major player in depression
Posted in Science on 30th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
New evidence puts into doubt the long-standing belief that a deficiency in serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain, plays a central role in depression.
Warning over electrical brain stimulation
Posted in Hardware on 25th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
It's non-invasive, extremely mild and the US military even uses TDCS in an attempt to improve the performance of its drone pilots.
Youth mental health care 'in dark ages'
Posted in Medicine on 21st Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
Norman Lamb told BBC News he was determined to modernise the provision of psychiatric help for children.
Heading Down A Path That Will Allow Us To Supercharge The Brain
Posted in Medicine on 6th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
As we learn more about the brain, well be able to use electricity to boost focus, memory, learning, mathematical ability, and pattern recognition.
The social origins of intelligence in the brain
Posted in Science on 3rd Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
A study of brain injuries in vets showed that brain regions that contribute to optimal social functioning are also vital to general intelligence and emotional intelligence.