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Two distinct brain pathways to addiction

A study on mice unexpectedly revealed that the negative reinforcements hindering withdrawal from painkillers involve a distinct brain mechanism from the positive reinforcement that initially drives drug dependence

Tal Fisher/ Weizmann Institute of Science | 10.25.24

Scientists unveil first complete map of adult fruit fly brain

Detailed map reveals over 8,400 neuron types, including 4,581 newly discovered, providing unprecedented insight into neural circuitry

Ynetnews | 10.10.24

What are 'Jennifer Aniston neurons' in the brain?

Are there cells in the brain that respond to a specific concept or entity, such as a particular actress? Science's answer changed from a casual chuckle to a confident 'yes' and then to a more nuanced 'not exactly'

Rotem Mika/Davidson Institute of Science | 09.27.24

Driven mad by everyday sounds? Misophonia could be the reason

What causes selective sound sensitivity syndrome, which triggers feelings of disgust, irritability and anger in those affected when exposed to specific noises—and is there a treatment to alleviate the distress? Here are 12 key facts about misophonia

Smadar Cohen Terkel | 09.14.24

Here's what you can do to delay or prevent Alzheimer's

The disease is considered the most common condition of dementia and its progression is inevitable; however, experts offer some advice on how you can lower the risk of getting it by up to 40%

Dr. Shelly Sternberg, Dr. Roy Malka | 09.03.24

Levels of microplastics in human rose 50% over last 8 years, study shows

Brain samples contained 7 to 30 times more plastic pieces than samples from kidneys and liver, with polyethylene, a plastic used in various products, being predominant in brain tissue and testicles, potentially carrying harmful chemicals into the body and posing risks to reproductive health

Ynetnews | 08.28.24

Origami-inspired brain implants hailed as 'real hope' for epilepsy patients

Tiny folding implants inserted in the brain could make epilepsy operations safer, improve diagnosis, and reduce the need for extensive brain surgery, decreasing recovery times and infection risks

Ynetnews | 08.13.24

This protein is a crucial resistant to brain degeneration, study finds

Reelin seems to have a crucial role in protecting the brain against Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline

Ynetnews | 08.02.24

פארק מים גיא בכנרת, אמבה "אוכלת מוח" נגלריה פאולרי

'He screamed in agony': 10-year-old Roi battles deadly 'brain-eating' amoeba

Boy sedated and on ventilator in intensive care unit at Ziv Medical Center in Safed after contracting brain-eating amoeba at Sea of Galilee water park; ‘We need the public's help with prayers to bring our Roi back to us,’ aunt pleads

Yair Kraus | 07.25.24

Cruel science: Researchers make volunteers watch their own cringe-inducing karaoke performance

Scientists trying to understand why we blush ask volunteers aged 16-20 to sing in front of camera and then rewatch videos of their performances inside a brain scanner

Ynetnews | 07.24.24

10-year-old hospitalized with suspected 'brain-eating' amoeba

Child with no underlying health conditions develops encephalitis; Health Ministry examining concerns of Naegleria fowleri infection weeks after 26-year-old man dies from deadly pathogen

Adir Yanko | 07.24.24

Man hospitalized with brain-eating amoeba

Health Ministry says the man was diagnosed with a brain infection caused by the deady amoeba Naegleria fowleri which he likely contracted at the Sea of Galilee

Adir Yanko | 07.04.24

The fat droplets of alzheimer's disease

A new study enhances our understanding of the significance of fat droplets, the third hallmark associated with Alzheimer’s disease

Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science | 06.29.24

The origami of the brain’s enigmatic fold

An unusual brain fold appears in only 30-60% of the population and is associated with emotional and mental traits, as well as with the timing of onset of dementia

Dr. Adi Yaniv/Davidson Institute of Science | 06.22.24

New research discovers 'delicate balance' in brains of humans, mice, fruit flies

Scientists have identified components of neurons that align with materials undergoing a phase shift

Ynetnews | 06.18.24

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