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Pure XP BlissImage: MicrosoftAs I lay on my death bed, the last image that flashes before me will be of a menu on Windows XP, seared into brain cells that are supposed to be used for memories of loved ones. I’m sure of it.Windows ain’t what it used to be. Twenty years ago, Microsoft was so powerful that the full force of the US government came down on the company for forcing people to use Internet Explorer. Remember when US regulators used to do something about monopolies? But compared to competitors like Apple, Google,…

Compared to adults, kids learn fast, their developing brains sopping up information at a mind-boggling pace. Somehow their neurons not only incorporate new knowledge more easily, they hold onto it firmly, even in a constant torrent of new experiences.Now, a team of neuroscientists from the University of Regensburg in Germany and Brown University in the US may have discovered what makes young brains so efficient.It's all down to a brain chemical known as GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) which surges in children during and…

Mehul Reuben DasJan 06, 2023 20:07:41 ISTIt seems that we finally have scientific, empirical proof of what many people have believed in for years now –  that social media has a very adverse effect on children and young teens, and can even alter their brains. Neuroscientists at the University of North Carolina suggested in a recently published study that habitually checking social media as a young teenager leads to hypersensitivity to peer feedback and may potentially lead to permanent changes in the brain’s reward and…

Neurodegenerative diseases are conditions that affect the functioning of the brain and nervous system, leading to the progressive loss of structure or function of nerve cells. Some examples of neurodegenerative diseases include Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. These diseases can cause problems with memory, movement, and overall brain function, and they often get worse over time.The findings in mice suggest a new therapeutic approach to treating Alzheimer’s and other age-related…

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found a way to use cancer cells to fight cancer. In a study published in Science Translational Medicine, the team led by Khalid Shah demonstrated that their cell therapy could eliminate established tumors and create long-term immunity in an advanced mouse model of glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. The vaccine works by training the immune system to prevent cancer from returning. These results are encouraging and suggest that this approach may be effective in treating…

According to the research, corporal punishment during adolescence is associated with an increase in neural sensitivity to making errors and a decrease in neural sensitivity to receiving rewards.It is generally advised not to spank children due to the negative consequences that have been linked to corporal punishment in decades of research. These consequences include a decline in adolescent health and negative impacts on behavior, such as an increased risk for anxiety and depression. A recent study has examined how…

The human brain is a ridiculously complex organ that doesn't give up its secrets easily. Thanks to advances in imaging technology, hidden forms and functions of neurological anatomy continue to emerge, from novel kinds of nerve cells to entirely new nubs of tissue.Now researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Universityof Rochester have identified a layer of tissue that helps protect our gray and white matter, one that hasn't been distinguished before.Only a few cells thick, this membrane seems to play a role in…

The new study uses postmortem brain tissues to understand genomic differences in individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Credit: Darry Leja, NHGRIA new study has used postmortem brain tissue to examine genomic differences in individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.A study led by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, has identified differences in gene activity in the brains of people with attention deficit…

Recollections of traumatic events can continue to resurface in the brain long after the moment has passed, leading to conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).While it's clear the area of the brain called the hippocampus plays a central role in the memory's formation, the physical nature of fear's long-term storage as a 'remote memory' has remained elusive.In a new study on mice, scientists from the University of California, Riverside, in the US have outlined some of the key mechanisms through which…

By Wiley January 4, 2023Scientists have identified three genes and their expressed proteins that may be involved in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis. In the study, investigators discovered different expression levels of the SHMT1, FAM120B, and ICA1L genes (and their proteins) in the brain tissues of multiple sclerosis patients versus controls.New research published in the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology on December 7 has identified three genes and their expressed proteins that may be involved in the…