Tag: brain
These 11 genes may help us better understand forever chemicals’ effects on the brain
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) earn their “forever chemical” moniker by persisting in water, soil and even the human…
World’s largest study of brain volume reveals genetic links to ADHD, Parkinson’s Disease
Ground-breaking research led by QIMR Berghofer scientists has discovered hundreds of genetic variants involved in brain size which are also…
Breathing and heartbeat influence perception
A study funded by the SNSF highlights previously unknown links between the body and the brain. The findings of this…
Dozing at the wheel? Not with these fatigue-detecting earbuds
UC Berkeley researchers have created earpieces that identify brain activity associated with relaxation and drowsiness. Everyone gets sleepy at work…
New tools reveal neuropeptides, not fast neurotransmitters, encode danger in the brain
In the split second as you accidentally touch the hot handle of a cast iron skillet, pain and a sense…
Artificial intelligence revolutionises monitoring of brain development in children
Researchers at QIMR Berghofer have developed a computer-based “growth chart” that could potentially transform the way paediatricians monitor child brain…