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Musician's head injury triggered rare synesthesia, causing him to 'see' music
By Rachael Rettner published
A man's head injury resulted in a rare neurological condition that caused him to "see" music, and simultaneously, he became more creative.
Daily smoking linked to brain shrinkage in massive study
By Carissa Wong published
A study involving more than 28,000 people strongly supports the idea that daily smoking shrinks the brain.
Even mild concussions can 'rewire' the brain, possibly causing long-term symptoms
By Anna Demming published
After a mild concussion, parts of the brain can become "hyperconnected," and this may contribute to patients' long-lasting symptoms.
Surges of activity in the dying human brain could hint at fleeting conscious experiences
By Stephanie Pappas published
An increase in a certain kind of high-frequency wave in dying brains might be associated with last-minute conscious experiences, but scientists don't know for sure.
Newfound 'brain signature' linked to multiple psychiatric disorders
By Rebecca Sohn published
Researchers identified patterns of brain wiring that seem to be linked to a person's risk of having multiple psychiatric disorders.
Kaleidoscopic image of a mouse's brain is 64 million times sharper than a typical MRI
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Researchers created a high-definition scan of a mouse's brain that is 64 million times sharper than a normal MRI.
Lab-grown minibrains will be used as 'biological hardware' to create new biocomputers, scientists propose
By Ben Turner published
A new proposal suggests using stem cell-derived 'minibrains' to create brand-new biocomputers. Such 'organoid computers' could be far off, but ethical questions abound.
Cerebral organoids: What are lab-grown 'minibrains'?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Brain organoids, or minibrains, contain human tissues and have potential uses in basic research, drug development and computer science.
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