WHAT IS LION’S MANE? Lion’s Mane is a mushroom with long, hairy spines resembling a lion’s mane. It is considered a very tasty ingredient in many Chinese dishes and other oriental cuisines. […]
Lions Mane, a proven cognitive enhancer……for rats!
Now we have CRISPR do we want to be God or good?
In 2012 the successful development of the gene editing method called CRISPR-Cas9 changed the scientific community. Since its invention, not a day goes by without a new “breakthrough” using this technology. Scientist […]
From skin to mini brains: Reprogramming of adult cells.
Did you know scientists can make brain cells from skin cells? Yes, we can, and we do. Skin cells called fibroblast are first “reset” and then reprogrammed to become brain cells. We […]
Is Alzheimer’s Disease: A consequence of bad waste management in aging brain?
The brain is the organ with the highest energy consumption and cellular activity. Consequently, many waste products are produced and need to be removed from the brain and properly disposed of. This […]
A “Turbo Charge” for Your Brain?
A study by Robert Reinhart, Assistant Professor at Boston University, describes the importance of synchronized action between two brain regions, the medial frontal cortex and the lateral prefrontal cortex, for decision making […]
Access for Undergraduates to research labs is important for the development of future scientists.
Science is done by scientist, a profession often overlooked, undervalued and many times considered not “a real job.” However, scientists in all areas of research helped to create the world that […]
More evidence about toxicity of sugar for the brain.
A new study conducted at the National Institute of Aging (NIA) of NIH by Madhav Thambisetty, MD., PhD shows the toxic effect of sugar for brain cells. In this study the scientists […]
Looks like Melatonin preserves the integrity of the blood-brain-barrier
This is an interesting paper. Usually Melatonin is not described as a potent brain protector. However, the authors of this publication see that Melatonin preserves the integrity of the blood-brain-barrier (BBB), a […]
Brain Basics
The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system consists of nerves connecting our limbs to the spinal cord through ganglions and controls movement and regulates autonomous […]
Thoughts about brain function and neuromyths. (longread)
Strolling through the virtual aisles of Amazon and looking for brain related literature quickly becomes overwhelming. In addition to scientific books, written by scientists, educators and physician with neuroscientific training, there is […]
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