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According to researchers, walnuts are also thought to discourage overeating by promoting feelings of fullness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating walnuts controls hunger pangs, says study

Consuming walnuts daily may activate an area in brain which decreases hunger.

17 Aug 2017 9:43 AM IST

Identical wine leads to a better taste experience when a greater quality expectation is associated with the wine due to its price (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why expensive wine taste better and it is all in the brain

Study says higher price tag on the bottle causes the reward centre in the brain to trick the taste processing regions.

15 Aug 2017 1:36 PM IST

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This memory trick may help older adults boost memory

Results revealed that people using the technique achieved 78% after being trained in the memory game.

14 Aug 2017 9:22 AM IST

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New 'sleep switch' find paves way for better insomnia cure

A team at the University of California conducted the study.

11 Aug 2017 11:26 AM IST

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Study warns sleep deprivation has harmful effects on the brain

9 Aug 2017 2:07 PM IST

Life-long exposure to elevated levels of klotho boost mental functions (Photo: Pixabay)

Hormone shows promise for treating brain disease, says study

According to study, treatment with klotho fragment enhances brain function and could boost brain resilience.

9 Aug 2017 9:03 AM IST

According to researchers study is very important study to help understand gender-based brain differences (Photo: Pixabay)

Study says women's brains are more active

Experts say brains of women are significantly more active in areas involved with focus, impulse control and emotions.

9 Aug 2017 8:47 AM IST

Participants in a study were able to memorise sound patterns played to them during two phases of sleep called Rapid Eye Movement (Photo: Pixabay)

Humans maybe able to learn while asleep, says study

According to researchers the human brain can learn new things while asleep, but only in certain phases of shut-eye.

9 Aug 2017 8:39 AM IST

Mini-human brains grown in the lab may halt Alzheimers disease

Mini-human brains grown in the lab may halt Alzheimer's disease

According to researchers process involves transforming skin cells into neurons, which are then 3D printed into...

8 Aug 2017 11:48 AM IST

The project is part of a $65 million effort announced this week by the federal Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop a high-resolution neural interface. (Image: Rice University)

Flat microscope for the brain developed

The latest DARPA project aims to include restoring sight and sound to the disabled.

17 July 2017 10:43 AM IST

The hacker believed somebody had to stand up to those spreading hate (File Photo)

Hacker may steal data from brain via Mind reading' tech in future

New advances in neuro-technology could put the 'freedom of the mind' at risk, according to researchers

1 May 2017 9:24 AM IST

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Study reveals new insights into rare chronic pain condition

Scientists are studying whether symptoms could be reduced by therapies used to treat attention problems in people with...

11 July 2017 9:17 AM IST