Brain
An ‘extraordinary’ archive of old brains could shed light on mental illness
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Alexandra Morton-Hayward, a funeral director turned academic, became interested in brains – and especially the way they break down – during her previous job. ‘I have worked with the dead for years. My own experience … Read more
What you need to know about the spread of Alzheimer’s between people
A UCL study has found that five children treated with growth hormone injections developed early-onset Alzheimer’s disease – Getty The story was one of the biggest medical scandals of the second half of the 20th century. Twenty years ago, neurologists first reported that 80 of an estimated 1,848 children treated with human growth hormone injections … Read more
Does the ‘January Brain’ actually exist?
There are a handful of studies that have delved into the impact of the seasons on human brain power (iStock) As you sit in front of your computer screen, you try to tackle the mountain of emails that have piled up since the Christmas holidays. Frantically searching in the depths of your mind for the … Read more
Fermented foods may have fueled human brain growth, a new theory of evolution suggests
In a review published in the journal Communication Biologyresearchers in the United States of America described the potential role and benefits of externally fermented foods in inducing human brain expansion. They further discussed the explanatory power of their ‘external fermentation hypothesis’ and examined relevant food practices in human cultures. Image credits: Busker909 / Shutterstock Background … Read more