One in four unresponsive brain injury patients ‘can perform cognitive tasks’
Researchers used advanced techniques to detect if patients in a coma or vegetative state were following instructions.
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Quality time with dogs can reduce stress and anxiety – research
EEG scans also reveal an increase in brainwaves associated with heightened concentration.
UK News|Mar 13
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Brain stimulation could boost maths ability – study
Scientists used high-frequency random noise stimulation, which sends a mild electrical current to the brain through two electrodes.
UK News|Aug 31, 2023
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New portable dementia test could ‘catch cases sooner’
The test, known as Fastball EEG, could lead to patients getting treatments sooner, scientists said.
UK News|Jul 11, 2023
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Brain signals can predict how much pain a person is in, research suggests
The findings may help in the development of treatments for patients with chronic pain conditions, such as post-stroke or phantom limb pain.
UK News|May 22, 2023
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Heading footballs immediately alters brain function, new university study finds
The new Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport study has been published in the Frontiers in Human Neuroscience journal.
UK Sport|Apr 20, 2023
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Playing sport against robots makes human brain work harder, research suggests
Brain scans taken during table tennis matches reveal differences in how players respond to human versus machine opponents.
UK News|Apr 10, 2023
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FW de Klerk’s Nobel Peace Prize medal stolen
Mr de Klerk was South Africa’s last president under apartheid
World News|Nov 9, 2022
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Frequent bad dreams and nightmares linked to Parkinson’s in new study
Experts think there is growing evidence that regular bad dreams could be an early warning sign for developing the condition.
UK News|Jun 9, 2022
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First ever recording of dying brain suggests we may recall key life events
Scientists were using electroencephalography to detect and treat seizures in an 87-year-old when he suddenly died.
UK News|Feb 23, 2022
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South Africa’s last apartheid president FW de Klerk dies at 85
Mr de Klerk, who had been diagnosed with cancer, died at his home in the Fresnaye area of Cape Town.
World News|Nov 11, 2021
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Pioneering test could increase early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, say researchers
Alzheimer’s is the underlying cause of approximately 60% of dementia and estimates suggest the disease costs the UK economy around £26 billion a year.
UK News|Sep 20, 2021
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Blind man’s vision partially restored by light-activated gene therapy
The patient was able to partially see with the treated eye, 40 years after he lost his vision.
Viral News|May 24, 2021
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Brain can recognise familiar tune in the blink of an eye – study
It takes the human brain 100 to 300 milliseconds to identify familiar pieces, according to scientists.
UK News|Oct 30, 2019
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Brainwaves help bartenders ‘read’ customers’ minds
Headset sensors on show at the world cocktail-making championships in Glasgow measured the brain’s reaction to flavours and smells.
UK News|Sep 26, 2019
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