The Role of Microplastics in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Researchers piece together the correlation between microplastics in the brain and neurodegenerative diseases, with both on the rise.
Tag: brain
Your Feet May Miss the Beat, But Your Blink Does Not
Even if you can’t dance to the beat, your eyes can: A new study finds that people unconsciously blink in rhythm with music.
How Does Your Brain Work?
Enjoy this curated collection of articles about neuroscience and how the human brain works. Our neuroscientists answer your questions.
Camouflage Isn’t What It Appears to Be
Camouflage is nature’s ultimate game of hide-and-seek, and the secret to winning this game is all in the brain. Watch this Be Smart video to learn how it works.
Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosed in New Blood Test
Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis is sped up by a blood test that detects proteins known to be found in the brains of AD patients.
Getting to a Flow State in Participatory Science
Aurora chasers find a flow state when they participate in science. Learn more about the psychology of flow state and where to find it.
How a Tiny Gene Mutation May Have Shaped Human Language
A gene mutation in the brain 200,000 years ago may be responsible for human language, as seen in a controlled experiment on the NOVA1 gene.
We Have Plastic in Our Brains: A New Study
Increasing amounts of plastic in our brains has scientists questioning how microplastics impact cognitive health.
Social Activity Is Key to Brain Health
What if the key to brain health was as simple as playing bingo with friends? Scientists discover how social activity helps prevent dementia.
Exercise Observed to Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease prevention may be a few workouts away, as new research hones in on how exercise affects brain health.