Category: Neuroscience
First Signs of Multiple Sclerosis Found Years Before Symptoms
Researchers have traced the earliest stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), showing that the immune system begins attacking the brain up to seven years before diagnosis. By analyzing over 5,000 blood proteins, they identified molecular signs of damage to myelin—the protective sheath around nerve fibers—long before symptoms emerge.
Finasteride and Suicide
For over two decades, millions of men worldwide have taken finasteride to combat hair loss, seeking a solution to balding that seemed simple and safe. But mounting evidence shows this cosmetic medication can cause severe depression and suicidality in some users.
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Ibuprofen Might Offer Protection Against Cancer
Ibuprofen is a household name – the go-to remedy for everything from headaches to period pain. But recent research suggests this everyday drug might be doing more than easing discomfort.
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Theta Brain Waves Act Like Radar to Boost Visual Working Memory
New research shows that the brain’s ability to detect subtle visual changes—like spotting an anomaly on a security monitor—depends on theta-frequency brain waves (3–6 Hz) that rhythmically sweep across the cortex. These traveling waves act like a radar, scanning different parts of the visual field and influencing when and where attention peaks.
How the Brain Learns New Facts About Imaginary Worlds
Learning new information about the world—like details from a fantasy realm—engages brain regions distinct from those used to recall personal experiences. In a new study, participants learned fictional facts about imaginary civilizations and were later tested on what they remembered.
Why We Touch Our Faces 800 Times A Day
Humans touch their faces up to 800 times each day, most of it happening completely outside conscious awareness.
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