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Thanks to a quirk known as unconscious selective attention, your brain has learned to ignore your nose. A prominent feature that’s positioned closely to the eyes, the schnoz could get in the way of our vision – but the nervous system cleverly filters it out.

Fernando Cluster claims Emory University hospital staff failed to keep track of his bone flap after 2022 brain surgery

The treatment works with medications that Parkinson’s patients take to manage their symptoms.

Scientists say automated adjustment of levels could halve duration of most troublesome symptoms

Consciousness is a subjective, personal thing, so scientists who study it usually rely on people to tell them what they are conscious of. The problem is that infants are presumably conscious but, without speech, they can’t let us know. Animals like dogs, cats, octopuses and maybe insects might also be…

A new study published in Nature Microbiology has pioneered the use of a single-celled parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, to inject therapeutic proteins into brain cells.

Scientists show it is possible to control a virtual car and switch on real-world kettle from inside a lucid dream

The former speaker’s illuminating second memoir details how she won an outsized place in Trump’s brain. Can she help beat him back again?

Startups around the world are engaging in clinical trials in a sector that could change lives – and be worth more than £15bn by the 2030s

N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC) is a powerful supplement that enhances overall health by supporting respiratory function, liver detoxification, and antioxidant protection through increased glutathione levels. Known for its potential benefits in mental well-being and immune system support, NAC is a versatile addition to any wellness routine. Available in convenient forms like…

If you’ve been to a therapist’s office in the past few years, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR, therapy.