Neuroscience
'Zombie' cells may cause common form of epilepsy - study
The researchers found that clearing away damaged but undying brain cells (known as zombie cells) in mouse models of epilepsy reduced the number of seizures and improved the rodents’ memory.
BIU study reveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones
Israel performs its first brain pacemaker surgery to stop seizures in epilepsy patient
Scientists unveil first draft of atlas of the developing brain
Tel Aviv researchers enable artificial speech for paralyzed patients using thought power
Imagine speaking without using your mouth. Tel Aviv University researchers have made this possible for paralyzed individuals through a groundbreaking technology, turning thoughts into words.
Understanding cataracts: Causes, symptoms, and modern treatment options
Cataracts, mainly caused by aging, normally include the symptoms of blurred vision and glare. Surgery is the only effective treatment, replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial one.
How an award ceremony reunited descendants of two saviors of Denmark's Jews - opinion
"For me, to celebrate my scientific work with the Danish royalty and people is to celebrate the amazing richness of humanity the Danes represented in the darkest period of my family’s life."
Why do we help others? New study reveals part of brain responsible for altruism
According to the new paper, our selflessness and willingness to do good deeds is governed by a specific region in the brain.
UK discovers why nightmares and ‘daymares’ are signs of autoimmune disease
Recognizing early symptoms of nightmares and hallucinations could provide an “early warning system” helping doctors to improve care.
Human-caused climate change is likely to worsen neurological and psychiatric diseases
The researchers stressed the urgent need to understand the impact of climate change on people with neurological conditions so as to protect their health
As new findings about tumors and glucose starvation have opened a therapeutic window
It is a novel approach to brain cancer based on a decade of research in his lab.
Vagal-nerve stimulator implanted for first time into ten-month old epilepsy patient
Implantation of epilepsy treatment device marks first in such a young and low weight patient, says pediatric neurosurgeon.
New research shows that people can learn to be happy, but it is hard work
The authors concluded that, alone, psychoeducational courses are likely to be only minimally effective.
Genetic mutation in Labrador dog breed hardwires them for obesity - study
A genetic mutation in a quarter of all Labrador retrievers hard-wires them for obesity. As people carry such mutations, drugs currently in development for human obesity could help them.
