The brain
The brain is the organ that makes us human and the most complex organ in an organism. This mind-boggling structure is located at the centre of the nervous system and contains billions of neurons that can simultaneously process information from around the body. The brain is found in all vertebrates and most invertebrates, and is located in the head, usually closest to the sensory organs such as vision.
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From dolphins to pigs: Inside the surprising world of nature's gamers
Here’s how you could be a psychopath and never know it
Psychopathy isn’t rare, just widely misunderstood and overlooked – even by those who have it
The hidden trigger behind Parkinson’s has finally been spotted
The findings mark a major advancement in our understanding of the world’s fastest-growing neurological disease
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How to beat the afternoon slump (without a nap)
Recent research is revealing what's causing your post-lunch lethargy and how to get your brain back into gear
How to cut your dementia risk: 7 key lessons from the world’s most important studies
The latest research is revealing clues about how you might be able to lower your chances of getting dementia. Here’s what the science says about keeping your mind sharp.
Could scientists upload an animal brain to a computer?
From tiny worms to cloning yourself, welcome to the weird science of brain uploads
What we're getting wrong about dementia
There’s a lot of noise being made about a possible link between hearing loss and dementia. But what does the science have to say?
How to catch a pathological liar in the act
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A protein in your brain could be the culprit of memory loss in later life
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Our lives are filled with habitual behaviours, both good and bad, but how do they form and how can we build better ones?
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Their autism was missed during childhood, resulting in an 'overlooked' generation of autistics
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Here’s how watching porn warps your thinking
New age checks are making us stop and think before accessing porn, and our brains could thank us for it
Cats get dementia too. And they might be the key to new human treatments
New research has found that our feline friends develop dementia in a similar way to human Alzheimer’s Disease, opening the door to further research
Here's what déjà vu (or the lack of it) says about your brain health
Why déjà vu is far from a memory fault – and how some people experience it constantly.
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