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Inside the womb: New method to measure how baby brains develop

Inside the womb: New method to measure how baby brains develop

The human brain undergoes rapid changes during pregnancy, with early growth influencing cognitive and developmental outcomes after birth. Early brain size has been linked to later academic abilities, while abnormal growth patterns are associated with risks for psychiatric disorders. Much of our past understanding has relied on post-mortem studies, which

Brain changes during flight training

Brain changes during flight training

Becoming a pilot involves extensive training to develop skills needed for making decisions and responding to emergencies. A new study explored how flight training affects brain function and found that the brain changes as the flight training progress. The Study The study involved 25 young male flight cadets who had

Restoring lost foot sensations with sensory prosthesis

Restoring lost foot sensations with sensory prosthesis

Rarely, papers on devices to treat pain and sensory loss in the feet get accepted for publication in Nature. But this one did - and it IS quite a breakthrough. Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that leads to sensory loss, particularly in the feet. In a recent study, researchers presented

Predictions: How we anticipate others' actions

Predictions: How we anticipate others' actions

Our ability to predict others' behavior is essential in daily life. This complex skill allows us to navigate social interactions by anticipating what others might do, even when the situation is unclear. Recent research shows that the brain manages this complexity by forming multiple predictions about others' actions,

Theme Food II: Brain changes in eating disorders

Theme Food II: Brain changes in eating disorders

Understanding how brain structure and function are altered in eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, is essential for advancing and improving treatment strategies. A recent study offers the first comparative analysis using advanced MR imaging to compare brain structure and function in women with these eating disorders

Brain changes in obesity - and after surgery for obesity

Brain changes in obesity - and after surgery for obesity

Obesity is a widespread health challenge. It is less commonly known that obesity also affects the brain, leading to reduced cognitive function and executive abilities. The interplay between obesity and brain health stems from various factors. Neuroinflammation, vascular abnormalities, and increased metabolic stress on the brain cells are just some

The puzzling connection between neuroinflammation and chronic pain

The puzzling connection between neuroinflammation and chronic pain

For years, researchers exploring chronic pain have focused mainly on neurons, the cells responsible for transmitting pain signals. That may not be the entire truth. Several studies suggest that immune cells in the nervous system, such as microglia and astrocytes, play a significant role. These non-nerve cells of the brain