Tag: Neuroscience
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Why Restrictions on Fetal Tissue Research Jeopardize Medical Breakthroughs
Fetal tissue research is a cornerstone of medical progress Advances in medicine often rely on materials and models that illuminate how human biology works in health and disease. Human fetal tissue (HFT) research has historically played a pivotal role in understanding immune responses, neuronal development, and the biology of several devastating diseases. When researchers study…
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Nike Debuts Neuroscience-Based Footwear: A New Era for Smart Sportswear
Introduction: A Leap Beyond Conventional Sneakers Nike has announced a landmark development in athletic footwear: the first line of neuroscience-based shoes designed to integrate brain science with performance optimization. The move signals a broader shift in the industry toward gear that not only supports the body but also actively responds to neural signals and cognitive…
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Nike Unveils Neuroscience-Based Footwear: A New Era for Performance
Introduction: A Bold Leap Forward in Athletic Footwear Nike has announced a groundbreaking step in athletic technology with the launch of its first neuroscience-based footwear. This move signals a broader shift toward evidence-driven design that considers how the brain interprets movement, balance, and perception under real-world conditions. The result is a shoe that promises to…
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Wits Neuroscientist Advances Sleep Health for SA Responders
A Mission Backed by Science A senior lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) is turning a critical eye toward the sleep health of South Africa’s first responders. Through rigorous neuroscience research, the project aims to uncover how shift work, long duty cycles, and high-stress environments disturb sleep patterns among police, firefighters, and emergency…
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The Brain’s Hidden Drain: A New Look at Waste Clearance
What is the brain’s hidden drain? The brain, long thought to be protected from waste buildup by the blood-brain barrier, has a sophisticated waste clearance network that researchers are only beginning to map in detail. A recently described system points to a network of lymphatic vessels in the membranes surrounding the brain, working in concert…
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Wits Neuroscientist’s Mission to Help SA’s First Responders
Sleep Deprivation Their Everyday Reality In Johannesburg, a senior lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, known for bridging neuroscience and public health, is turning a sharp scientific lens toward a practical problem: sleep deprivation among South Africa’s first responders. Firefighters, police, and emergency medical personnel routinely endure long, irregular hours that disrupt circadian rhythms,…
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The Brain’s Hidden Drain
The Brain’s Hidden Drain: A New Piece of the Puzzle When we think about how the brain stays clean and healthy, we often picture neurons firing in perfect harmony. Yet a newly described component of the brain’s waste removal system is changing that image. Researchers are shining a light on a network of lymphatic vessels…
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Wits Neuroscientist Champions Sleep Health for SA’s First Responders
Johannesburg, South Africa (08 November 2025) – In a field where timing can be a matter of life and death, a senior lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) is turning the spotlight on sleep. Dr. A. (anonymous for privacy) is researching sleep deprivation and disruption among South Africa’s first responders, with a mission…
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Brain Training Program Shows Promise for People With Learning Difficulties
New findings spotlight the impact of structured cognitive training A cognitive testing and training firm released a promising update on its brain training program, claiming notable improvements in cognitive skills among people living with learning difficulties. The company presented the findings during a media event held in Bonifacio Global City, Philippines, signaling growing interest in…
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Scientists Edge Closer to Reversing Memory Loss in Aging Brains
New Hope in the Fight Against Memory Decline Researchers are reporting promising progress in the quest to reverse memory loss associated with aging. Two complementary studies led by Timothy Jarome, an associate professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ School of Animal Sciences, and his team used cutting-edge gene-editing tools to address molecular…