Brain

Neural 'on/off' switch discovery may shed light on sex differences in social behavior

What makes this neural cluster unusual is its binary activity pattern: it is consistently active in females but largely inactive in males, only turning on during major social or reproductive events.

High-resolution 3D illustration of a human neuron with glowing axons and synaptic signals, symbolizing brain activity, neuroscience, and neural communication
Smartphone.

How not to care online: Survival guide for staying human

High-resolution 3D illustration of a human neuron with glowing axons and synaptic signals, symbolizing brain activity, neuroscience, and neural communication

'Zombie' cells may cause common form of epilepsy - study

Tel Aviv University, 15 March, 2021.

Scientists find proof of brain activity measurably boosting vaccine response


Thesis Supplements: 2024 Review of These Cognitive Enhancers

Wondering if Thesis nootropics can boost your brain power? Our review explores the different Thesis supplements, their potential benefits, and their key ingredients.


Israeli man hospitalized after being infected by rare brain-eating amoeba

A 25-year-old in Israel contracts deadly brain inflammation from Naegleria fowleri amoeba at Gai Beach, prompting urgent health inspections and hospitalization in critical condition.

Characteristics associated with a case of primary amebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection due to Naegleria fowleri parasites, a brain-eating amoeba.

'Thank you for holding on': Mother of former hostage Noa Argamani passes away

Liora managed to spend her last days with her rescued daughter, who was saved last month by the IDF in Operation Arnon after being held hostage by Hamas for eight months.

 Rescue hostage Noa Argamani at the funeral of her mother, Liora, who passed away three weeks after Noa was rescued, July 2, 2024.

'This will unlock the full potential of the brain' memory researcher claims

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun.

 An illustrative image of a brain.

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."

 HAIM RECITES the blessing for the king (R), as Elisheva bows her head.

Viagra may help with preventing dementia, study finds

As the population ages and the prevalence of cognitive impairment increases, such studies are crucial for developing effective treatments that can improve brain health and cognitive function.

 A box of Viagra sits on the shelf of a pharmacy

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.

Brain scans

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

 Tamas Freund holds a human brain at the Institute of Experimental Medicine of Hungarian Academy of Science in Budapest

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.

 Illustration for demonstration of 3D printing of a tumor in a brain Microenvironment according to a computed 3D model.

Watching sports boosts well-being, offering positive psychological and neurophysiological benefits

Research led by Prof. Shintaro Sato reveals watching sports enhances well-being, benefiting society. Neuroimaging shows brain changes, impacting public health policy.

 Watching sports is good for your brain (17/4/2024)