by Robert Pepperell, The Conversation Perception is utterly baffling. We can precisely describe the biological structure of eyes and brains. We can measure the electrochemical impulses and electrical fields generated by neurons. But reason fails us when we attempt to explain how these physical processes cause all the vivid colours, textures and objects that appear in...
Category: <span>Neuroscience</span>
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Olfactory and auditory stimuli change the perception of our body
Posted Yesterday A pioneering investigation developed by the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) alongside the University of Sussex and University College London, shows that olfactory stimuli combined with auditory stimuli can change our perception of our body. These results provide new knowledge in the field of cognitive neuroscience and human-computer interaction. People feel thinner...
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Stress and blood vessel problems
by Megan Jentz, Emory University Emory University School of Medicine researchers have uncovered an important risk pathway for cardiovascular disease (CVD) by utilizing an oft-cited fear—public speaking—to measure how stress changes the lining of blood vessels in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). While psychological stress is already associated with CVD, the Emory study—published in this month’s...
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Research shows benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy for IBS continue 2 years after treatment
Reviewed by James Ives, M.Psych. (Editor) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting 10 – 20 per cent of people. Abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habit significantly affect patient’s quality of life and can force them to take days off work. Previous research (the ACTIB trial) led by Professor Hazel Everitt at the University...
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Protein tangles linked with dementia seen in patients after single head injury
by Imperial College London Scientists have visualised for the first time protein ‘tangles’ associated with dementia in the brains of patients who have suffered a single head injury. This is the finding of a new study led by scientists from Imperial College London, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. In the early-stage study, researchers studied...
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Map of broken brain networks shows why people lose speech in language-based dementia
‘Now we know where to target people’s brains to attempt to improve their speech’ NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY CHICAGO — For the first time, Northwestern Medicine scientists have pinpointed the location of dysfunctional brain networks that lead to impaired sentence production and word finding in primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a form of dementia in which patients often...
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Alzheimer’s research increasingly focused on links to sleep and other behaviors
by Elsevier Sleep and other behavioral topics are growing within Alzheimer’s disease research, according to a new report released today by Elsevier, a global information analytics business specializing in science and health. To coincide with World Alzheimer’s Month, Elsevier analyzed Alzheimer’s research published since the 1970s offering a comprehensive view of the landscape of Alzheimer’s...
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Major depressive disorder blamed for major diseases
by Annabel Mansfield, University of South Australia Major depressive disorder—referred to colloquially as the ‘black dog’ – has been identified as a genetic cause for 20 distinct diseases, providing vital information to help detect and manage high rates of physical illnesses in people diagnosed with depression. Assessing risk factors between depression* and 925 diseases, a...
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Onset mechanism of schizophrenia is different between males and females, new study shows
Posted Today Schizophrenia affects more than 21 million people worldwide. It is a mental disorder, characterized by a decreased ability to understand reality. People with this condition suffer from unclear or confused thinking, hearing voices, violent thoughts and other symptoms. Men are affected more often than women, which is why scientists set out looking for...
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As light as a lemon: How the right smell can help with a negative body image
by University of Sussex The scent of a lemon could help people feel better about their body image, new findings from University of Sussex research has revealed. In a new study from the university’s Sussex Computer-Human Interaction (SCHI) Lab, people feel thinner and lighter when they experienced the scent of a lemon. The research, carried...