PARIS, March 12 — If you’re a polyglot, you’ve probably already noticed how little effort it takes to think and express yourself in your native tongue. An American study, published in the journal Cerebral Cortex, examines this phenomenon and shows that our brains process the first language we learn differently from others. The academics behind … Read more
NEW YORK, March 1 — Have you ever heard of the “popcorn brain?” Behind this amusing term lies a worrying reality: Our brain’s increasing difficulty in concentrating on a single task due to excessive exposure to screens. With the advent of digital technology, our brains are under severe strain. Constantly solicited by a multitude of … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 23 — Elon Musk says the first human patient with a brain implant from his Neuralink startup is able to move a computer mouse with thought. Last month, Musk’s neurotechnology company installed a brain implant in its first human patient and on Monday Musk reported the experiment had been a success. “The … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 23 — Elon Musk says the first human patient with a brain implant from his Neuralink startup is able to move a computer mouse with thought. Last month, Musk’s neurotechnology company installed a brain implant in its first human patient and on Monday Musk reported the experiment had been a success. “The … Read more
SINGAPORE, Feb 21 — Amid concerns of a “brain drain” of skilled workers leaving Malaysia, an official study into Malaysians living in Singapore has found that two-thirds of those living and working here earn a gross salary of S$1,500 (RM5,356) to S$3,599 a month. It also found that almost one in five Malaysian workers living … Read more
PORTLAND, Feb 4 — American Amber Pearson used to wash her hands until they bled, terrified by the idea of contamination from everyday items, a debilitating result of her obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). But the repetitive rituals of her condition are largely consigned to memory, thanks to a revolutionary brain implant that is being used … Read more
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 — Elon Musk’s announcement this week that his startup Neuralink had implanted the first human patient with its experimental brain device generated immediate buzz. But Musk’s statements on his social media platform X raised more questions than they answered about the trial for a risky device that the tech billionaire says could … Read more
ZURICH, Switzerland, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Neurimmune announced today that it regained global rights to aducanumab, a recombinant human antibody developed to deplete brain amyloid. Aducanumab was granted FDA accelerated approval for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Neurimmune licensed its antibody aducanumab for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease to Biogen in … Read more
PARIS, Jan 30 — Tickling the ivories is more than just a skill to show off at parties and family reunions; a new study reveals that playing music can have beneficial effects on brain health, even for older adults. These findings reinforce the idea that music can be a key element of aging well. Many … Read more
NEW YORK, Jan 25 — Many of us have an automatic reflex to grab our cell phone first thing in the morning upon waking. We scroll through social media feeds and reply to messages left over from the previous night. However, if you want to maintain optimal brain health, it’s a habit that should be … Read more
