Tag: brain
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How Spaceflight Shifts Astronauts’ Brains Inside Their Skulls
New Insights into the Brain in Zero-G Space exploration continues to reveal surprising effects on the human body. A recent study sheds light on a little-known consequence of spaceflight: the brain shifting inside the skull. In microgravity, the brain’s position changes, influencing neural function and potentially long-term health. This discovery adds to the growing body…
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Geometric Shape Regularity and the Brain: Unveiling Hidden Neural Patterns
Introduction: Why Geometry Matters in Brain Representation Researchers increasingly investigate how the brain encodes the regularity of geometric shapes. The notion of a geometric shape regularity effect suggests that certain shapes are represented more consistently in neural activity, potentially revealing fundamental principles of visual cognition. By combining behavioral data (response times and errors) with neural-inspired…
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Repair Shop for the Brain: Two Neuroscientists Imagine Memory’s Future
Introduction: A bold vision for memory repair Two pioneering neuroscientists imagine a provocative future: a “repair shop” for the brain where memories can be examined, repaired, or even rewritten. This isn’t sci‑fi; it’s a line of inquiry that blends memory science with ethical questions about personal identity. In How to Change a Memory: One Neuroscientist’s…
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Brain Changes in Post-COVID Olfactory Dysfunction Linked to Emotion and Sensory Regions
New clues from MRI on lingering smell loss after COVID-19 Researchers have used diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to explore how the brain’s smell-related circuits change in people who continue to struggle with olfactory dysfunction (OD) months after a mild COVID-19 infection. The study, published in Scientific Reports, focused on non-hospitalized individuals to minimize confounding factors…