We now know several genes involved in the origin of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Thus, we are now in an era where genetic testing may prove useful to complement diagnosis in individuals that may have Alzheimer’s disease, in the early detection of the disease in patients with mild cognitive deficits,... Read more →

An estimated 4.5 million older people currently have Alzheimer’s disease, and researchers predict that by 2050 the number could nearly triple to 13.2 million. But several promising recent developments in the study of Alzheimer’s disease may one day lead to new methods of diagnosing, preventing... Read more →

Imagine a world where science fiction is the reality. People are now able to become real life Darth Vaders like in the Star Wars movies. Limbs are replaced by electrical circuits and motherboards. Wheel chairs are hard to find, because replacement legs are as widely available as cars. All of this could... Read more →

How does the brain work? What’s the latest in brain research? And what’s the relationship between the thoughts in our minds and the brains in our heads? Is gray matter all that matters? It’s called, “The Mind-Body Problem” and it has enticed philosophers for centuries: Is... Read more →

Learn how the brain works when sensing danger or learning social behavior. And painkillers make you feel better, but can many lead to addiction? Explore the mystery behind those itchy, red bumps called hives. Read more →  Read More →

Working memory is a system used for temporarily storing and manipulating information needed to perform various cognitive tasks. This article allows an insight into how the input from different fields, could present us with a more thorough understanding of this significant cognitive ability. Read more... Read more →

Why is it that great works of art seem to have a universal appeal, transcending cultural and geographic boundaries? – V.S. Ramachandran, Director of UCSD’s Center for Brain and Cognition. Read more →  Read More →

UCSD cognitive scientist Martin Sereno takes you on a captivating exploration of the brain’s structure and function as revealed through investigations with new advanced imaging techniques and understandings of evolution. Read more →  Read More →

Do larger brains correlate with higher intelligence? Or does higher intelligence run parallel with the more diverse environmental experiences encountered? This research of nature versus nurture in intelligence, in humans especially, has been a complex and a persistent debate. This article about the brain’s... Read more →

Most of us remember pulling an all-nighter and last-minute cramming before an exam despite the fact that your parents and your professors have told you to get a good night’s sleep before an exam. For years, people have believed that sleeping helps to reinforce what we have learned. However the... Read more →

Most people are familiar with the detective who has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) appearing in the television series “Monk“. OCD is an anxiety disorder that makes life difficult for 1 in 50 adults in the USA. Read more →  Read More →