The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions and position of the head. The brain uses this information, along with inputs from the eyes and joints, to maintain the body's balance.
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Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have identified neurons that are essential for mice to engage in social interactions with novel individuals.
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Anxiety disorders, characterized by an excessive apprehension about real or perceived threats and dysfunctional behaviors aimed at avoiding these threats, are among the most common mental health conditions. Estimates suggest ...
Using a rodent stress model, researchers at the Laboratory of Thalamus Research, HUN-REN Institute of Experimental Medicine discovered a sustained increase in neural activity that persisted for several days after exposure ...
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Closing in on 25 years since the World Trade Center (WTC) attacks, WTC responders continue to suffer long-term effects from their exposures at Ground Zero. One issue of possible growing concern is signs of early dementia ...
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Although obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be treated, research has shown that people with the disorder tend to have a lower quality of life than neurotypical people. Many struggle to achieve the same levels of education ...
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A new study by researchers at the Department of Molecular Medicine at SDU sheds light on one of the most severe consequences of stroke: damage to the brain's "cables"—the so-called nerve fibers—which leads to permanent ...
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In a viewpoint paper recently published in the journal The Lancet Digital Health, a team led by Stanisa Raspopovic from MedUni Vienna looks at the progress and challenges in the research and development of brain implants.
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The impact makes us cringe—the sound of two helmets making contact during a football game, a player down on the field. Questions swirl: "How badly is he hurt?" "Are his limbs moving?" "Does he have a concussion?" "Will ...
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To survive in complex and unpredictable environments, humans and other animals need to learn to predict the consequences of their actions, so that they can reduce risks and maximize their gains. In humans, this risk evaluation ...
