neuroscience
Dreeming Up A Better Rested World
With their sleep monitoring technology, the sleep science pioneers at Dreem intend to leverage new telehealth trends that have emerged amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Cost Of Disturbed Circadian Rhythms
Researchers from India have shown that long-term circadian rhythm disruption causes Alzheimer's-like symptoms in rats.
Making MRI Machines Cheaper And More Accessible
A new MRI machine designed by researchers in Hong Kong could cost less than US$20,000 to build and operate using a standard AC power outlet.
Singapore Recognizes Rising Research Talent At The 2021 Young Scientist Awards
From quantum computing to neuroscience, three young researchers take the year's top honors for their contributions to Singapore’s scientific landscape.
What Speaking Multiple Languages Does To The Brain
The benefits of speaking multiple languages can be seen in the brain, according to a South Korean study of young children.
Staying Motivated, According To Fruit Flies
Whether flying or feasting, fruit flies are a highly motivated bunch, thanks to a protein responsible for calcium spikes in brain cells.
Decluttering The Brain By Eating Connections
Meet the stars of the brain's clean-up efforts: astrocytes that remove excessive connections which could impede learning and memory.
Forming New Neurons With Help From Gut Microbes
According to scientists, gut microbes that metabolize tryptophan release molecules that stimulate the production of new neurons in the adult brain.
Closing In On The Cause Of Alzheimer’s Disease
The unpredictability of Alzheimer's disease may be partly caused by changes in star-shaped cells in the brain called astrocytes, find scientists from South Korea.
Mapping The Brain’s Mysteries
Scientists across Asia are harnessing the power of synchrotrons and supercomputers to get a comprehensive understanding of the brain.
