brain
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In a First, People Had Their Brain Activity Tracked Remotely During Everyday Life
In a new study out Monday, scientists say they can now record people’s brain activity wirelessly throughout the day — a feat that could allow for better research into the brain’s inner workings. They then used that data to adjust the treatment of people with Parkinson’s disease through deep brain stimulation. It’s an exciting advancement,…
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Some of Our Brain Cells Get More Active Hours After We Die, Study Finds
Even after we die, some of our brain cells can experience one last and large momentary burst of life, new research out Tuesday suggests. The study found evidence that certain “zombie genes” in our brain cells are active more frequently soon after death, which causes some cells to immensely expand for hours. The findings won’t…
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Covid-19 May Cause ‘Significant’ Declines in Cognitive Function, According to Survey of Patients
A study of more than 84,500 people backs prior indications that surviving the novel coronavirus may be associated with potentially serious cognitive deficits, Reuters reported on Tuesday. While the new study, which is based on an online survey, has some major limitations, other research has found that covid-19 can cause neurological issues even in people…
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Anesthetized Monkeys, First Thoughts About YouTube And Terrible Star Wars Dads: Best Gizmodo Stories Of The Week
These are some of the best words on the Internet: Happy three-day weekend! We hope you’re enjoying the time off. Does anyone else feel like February has flown by? When I was younger, I used to think that only “older” people said things like “time sure flies by.” Now, I want to eat my words…