Researchers Attempt to Find the ‘Engine’ of Consciousness in the Brain
By Chris Barncard University of Wisconsin-Madison A small amount of electricity delivered at a specific frequency to a particular point in the brain will snap a monkey out of even deep anesthesia, pointing to a circuit of brain activity key to consciousness and suggesting potential treatments for debilitating brain disorders. Macaques put under with general anesthetic drugs commonly administered to … Continue reading
Brain Size May Increase with Exercise, According to Study
Aerobic exercise can improve memory function and maintain brain health as we age, a new Australian-led study has found. In a first of its kind international collaboration, researchers from Australia’s National Institute of Complementary Medicine at Western Sydney University and the Division of Psychology and Mental Health at the University of Manchester in the UK examined the effects of aerobic … Continue reading
Scientists Reveal Secret of Consciousness: Where THE MIND Lives Inside Your Brain
In a ground breaking study scientist have identified the exact location of the mind which gives us consciousness. Experts have edged closer to finally explaining how humans have consciousness in what is one of the greatest mysteries known to man. The brain remains a baffling subject, with scientists having more knowledge of the universe than they do the human brain. … Continue reading
The Effect Sugar has on the Brain
When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine — an overload of sugar spikes dopamine levels and leaves you craving more. Nicole Avena explains why sweets and treats should be enjoyed … Continue reading
Smarter Individuals Have Bigger Brain Cells Compared to Others
Could this possibly be the explanation for my enormous cranium? via New Scientist: Neurons with more connections may store more memories What makes some people smarter than others? It could come down to your individual brain cells – the bigger and faster your neurons, the higher your IQ. If confirmed, the finding could lead to new ways to enhance human … Continue reading
Breakthrough Could Enable the ‘Replaying’ of Memories After Death
Another future CSI tool to be sure. But this would also be something that could be used to bring comfort to loved ones by perhaps seeing what their loved one’s last moments were like *assuming they were not there and not aware of the circumstances), and on the flip side this could be a terrible thing depending on the circumstances … Continue reading
Curious Case of the Corpus Callosum: Are the Left & Right Brain Independently Conscious?
Did you know that it was possible for the two hemispheres of our brains to be independently conscious – and even to have differing opinions? For one hemisphere to believe in God, and for the other to be an atheist? For one hemisphere to control your hand, whilst the other watches in surprise at this alien appendage moving of its … Continue reading
Too Much Time Spent in Dimly Lit Rooms May Actually ‘Dim’ Our Brains!
Better turn those lights up! via Prevent Disease: Spending too much time in dimly lit rooms and offices may actually change the brain’s structure and hurt one’s ability to remember and learn, indicates groundbreaking research by Michigan State University neuroscientists. All life evolved with the electromagnetic frequencies from the sun and the earth, and these frequencies are considered essential to … Continue reading
Ancient Virus Could Have Led To Human Thinking
We all have consciousness, but explaining why and how our thoughts occur has always been a scientific mystery An ancient virus could be responsible for human consciousness, giving you the ability to think for yourself. New research has linked a human gene responsible for conscious thought to a virus that was spread in the early days of humanity. Two papers published … Continue reading
Memories in the Human Brain Could Soon be Manipulated by Scientists
What could go wrong there? If we have a hard time with trying to remember what’s real now, just imagine when you’re not sure what memory is real, and the massive effects this can have in every aspect of your life and all the decisions you make. via NewsTarget: Scientific research on the human brain has yielded some very interesting … Continue reading
