Some say our gadgets and computers can help improve intelligence. Others say they make us stupid and violent. Which is it? By Elena Pasquinelli
Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia among the elderly, is characterized by plaques and tangles in the brain, with most efforts at finding a cure focused on these abnormal structures. But a research team has identified alternate chemistry that could account for the various pathologies associated with the disease.
Listening to music invokes a lot of different mental processes. Our brains try to find a pattern in the music and predict what will come next.
The internet has revolutionized the ways in which we communicate, gather information, make purchases, and consume entertainment.
Neuroscience is such an ever-evolving, ever-important field. But not everyone had the chance to study it in college.