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ChatGPT helps pinpoint precise locations of seizures in the brain, aiding neurosurgeons

Epilepsy, one of the most common neurological disorders characterized by recurrent seizures, affects over 70 million people worldwide. In the…

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Tech

When doctors describe your brain scan as a “starry sky,” it’s not good

A starry sky can be stunning—even inside a hospital emergency room. But instead of celestial bodies sparkling in the night,…

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Important step towards improving diagnosis and treatment of brain metastases

Brain metastases often occur as a result of advanced cancer and, despite medical innovations, are still associated with a poor…

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Mammal’s lifespans linked to brain size and immune system function, says new study

Why do cats generally live longer than dogs? New research suggests that longer lifespans of mammals like cats could be…

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Sleep apnea during REM sleep linked to memory-related brain changes

Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated…

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Lifestyle

Think Technology Is Hurting Your Brain? Science Says the Opposite

You’ve probably heard the popular refrain that overreliance on technology is bad for you. But there’s so much this viewpoint…

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World

Discovery of dopamine receptors in a previously overlooked part of the brain sheds light on the complex circuitry for anxiety and depression

Mount Sinai researchers have discovered distinct roles for two dopamine receptors located on nerve cells within the portion of the…

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Dear James: When My Husband Speaks, My Brain Turns to Mush

Editor’s Note: Is anything ailing, torturing, or nagging at you? Are you beset by existential worries? Every Tuesday, James Parker…

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The future of brain activity monitoring may look like a strand of hair

The future of electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring may soon look like a strand of hair. In place of the traditional metal…

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Zinc-transporting protein contributes to aggressive growth of brain tumor

In a study published Wednesday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), University of Oklahoma researchers detail…

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