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Meet the 18-Year-old Blind Piano Player Who is So Talented, Scientists Are Studying His Brain
The remarkable story of this blind piano prodigy is now helping scientists to better understand the human brain.
Matthew Whitaker has been blind since birth....
‘Pivotal’ New Drug Helps to Preserve Brain Cells and Improve Outcomes After a Stroke
The Canadian researchers say that the drug can make the difference between paralysis and walking out of the hospital unassisted.
Determined Not to Lose Her Motor Function, Musician Plays Violin During Brain Surgery (WATCH)
Thousands of people have been captivated by this video of a classical musician playing the violin while surgeons are removing a tumor from her brain.
Move Over, Sudoku—Neurologists Release 3 Online Brain Training Games Scientifically Proven to Work
Scientists from New York University and University of California, Santa Barbara developed the free games specifically to train your cognitive abilities.
Scientists Discover Brain Circuit Linked to Food Impulsivity—And It Could Lead to New Treatments for Overeating
Researchers found that activating a specific neural pathway in the brain can amplify or reduce impulsive eating, regardless of the foods.
Researchers Discover Brain’s ‘Off Switch’ for Epilepsy—And It Could Revolutionize Drug-Free Treatment
For the first time, scientists have confirmed the location and function of a group of neural cells which can completely cut off all forms of seizures.
Brain Surgery Can’t Stop This 22-Year-old From Spreading Cheer With His ‘Fast And Joyous’ Christmas Car
Despite his devastating neurofibromatosis diagnosis, 22-yo Alex Argiro spreads Christmas cheer with his ‘Fast and Joyous’ Mazda concept car.
New Study Proves That People Can Train Themselves to Be More Focused By Manipulating a Brain Wave
This is the first time that this cause-and-effect relationship has been seen, and it suggests that we may be eventually able to improve our attention spans.
For the First Time, Scientists Have Reversed Dementia in Mice With Drug That Reduces Brain Inflammation
Not only does the drug reverse dementia, but researchers also believe that it could help the brain recover from concussion and trauma.
Discovery of Brain Circuit That Controls Compulsive Drinking Offers Hope for Alcoholism Cure
Additionally, the scientists were able to manipulate compulsive drinking habits simply by using light to control the brain circuit.
Long-Term Study Shows Deep Brain Stimulation is Effective Treatment for Most Severe Form of Depression
Over the course of the study's eight-year follow-ups, the treatment was shown to be an “effective and robust” therapy for treatment-resistant depression.
New Study Builds on Correlation Between Tea Consumption, Healthier Brains, and Reduced Risk of Dementia
Whether you drink green or black tea, this new study further builds on a growing body of research which says that a cup of tea a day can keep dementia away.
Scientists Found Flute Music That Helps to Build the Brains of Premature Babies
An exciting new piece of research from Switzerland found that specially-orchestrated music helps to boost the brain function of prematurely born babies.
Stranger Donates 2 Wigs to Mom With Brain Cancer – and Saved the Quality of Her Life With a Bit of Advice
Thanks to man's compassion towards a stranger, Gail Moffatt had the courage to forego radiation and chemo, and live out her days enjoying Hawaii with family.
First American With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Has Great Success With Newly-Approved ‘Brain Stimulation’
This newly-approved procedure was recently carried out on the first American patient with drug-resistant epilepsy – and it has worked wonderfully.
100,000 Dogs Have Sent Love Letters to a 7-Year-old Girl Fighting a Brain Tumor
When social media heard about this young dog lover's medical diagnosis, thousands of pups took to their keyboards to send her letters of love.
Scientists Have Found a Way to Translate Brainwaves into Speech ‘With Unprecedented Clarity’
The researchers have called the system a “game-changer” for anyone who has lost their ability to speak, whether from disease or disability.
From No Cure To No Trace, Texas Girl’s Inoperable Brain Tumor Disappears
A girl’s inoperable brain tumor has vanished—and her doctors have no explanation.
In June, Roxli Doss was diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumor known as...
Brain-Dead Mom Wakes Up Minutes After Being Taken Off Life Support; Four Months Later, She’s Fighting Fit
This “miracle lady” has made a full recovery after her family made the heartbreaking decision to take her off of life support in August.
Exciting New Study Shows That Zapping the Brain ‘Acutely’ Relieves Symptoms of Depression
This exciting new study showed that zapping a specific part of the brain “acutely” relieves symptoms of depression.