Cocoa Flavanols Boost Brain Oxygenation, Cognition in Healthy Adults
In a small study, researchers found a positive effect on brain vascular function and cognitive performance in young healthy adults after they consumed cocoa flavanols
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Brain Region Tracking Food Preferences Could Steer Our Food Choices
Researchers artificially manipulated neurons to force a shift in choice from a desired treat to a plain staple
Do Octopuses' Arms Have a Mind of Their Own?
Researchers are unraveling the mystery of how octopuses move their arms
Studying Brain Disorders at the Source
The Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center at McLean Hospital provides an essential service to researchers studying complex disorders
Rethinking the Link between Cannabinoids and Learning
Researchers explore how cannabinoids exact their effect on learning by investigating the brain mechanisms involved in eyeblink conditioning
From Anatomy to Zoology: Tools for Life Science Labs
Join Lab Manager and our panel of experts as we discuss the latest tools for the life science lab and how to choose the right tools for your research interests
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Linked to Cognitive Deficits, Altered Behavior
A new study in rats by Washington State University researchers provides a rare look at the effects of using cannabis during pregnancy
Why Writing by Hand Makes Kids Smarter
Writing by hand creates much more activity in the sensorimotor parts of the brain, researchers found
World-First Study Links Obesity with Reduced Brain Plasticity
New research shows that brain plasticity is impaired in obese people, making it less likely that they can learn new tasks or remember things
Neurological Consequences of COVID-19: The 'Silent Wave'
A research team is examining the potential link between COVID-19 and increased risk of Parkinson's disease, as well as measures to get ahead of the curve