The highest levels of viral RNA were found in the olfactory mucous membrane, the researchers said. (Figurative) Sedan: The new coronavirus can enter people’s brains through the nose, according to a study published Monday that may help explain some of the neurological symptoms seen in COVID-19 patients and inform the …
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LONDON: People recovering from Covid-19 can suffer significant impacts on brain function, and the worst cases of infection are linked to mental decline equivalent to brain aging in 10 years, researchers warned Tuesday. A non-peer-reviewed study of more than 84,000 people, led by Adam Hampshire, a physician at Imperial College …
Read More »The only diet that can keep your brain healthy for years.
[ad_1] Our brain is the most important organ in our body. Our brain regulates all other metabolic functions and processes, including heartbeat, respiration, food digestion, and everything in between. Cognitive decline can be accelerated or delayed by several different factors. But our diet is the best option to prevent cognitive …
Read More »Man’s paralyzed hand can feel again, thanks to a brain implant
[ad_1] Scientists have successfully reversed paralysis, using a brain implant to restore a man’s hand movement and sense of touch. The breakthrough came after years of testing on Ian Burkhart, who cut his spinal cord in a diving accident in 2010, leaving him with paralysis in his hands and legs. …
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[ad_1] Paralysis used to mean a life sentence of immobility with no way out, until now. In 2010 Ian Burkhart suffered a devastating injury that would leave him paralyzed. Although he could still move his shoulders and elbows, he had lost the feeling in his hands. That was until Patrick …
Read More »Scientists Restore Paralyzed Man’s Sense of Touch Using Brain PC Interface Innovation
[ad_1] Overview Post by : Source: Cell Press Date: Apr 24, 2020 Pros: Quo te partem nusquam salutatus, nobis oratio vel ut. Duo te quod salutatus. -> While we may regularly underestimate our touch sensation, for scientists creating breakthroughs to restore appendix work in people disabled due to spinal cord …
Read More »Scientists have discovered how the brain of birds evolved
[ad_1] An international team of evolutionary biologists and paleontologists have reconstructed the evolution of the bird’s brain, using a large dataset on the brain volume of dinosaurs, extinct birds such as flightless Archeopteryx and Razorbill, and modern types. In their study, the scientists said in the article in the journal …
Read More »According to a study, staying in space for long periods could make your brain stay bigger permanently
[ad_1] Image for representation. Credits: News18. Symptoms of this condition include difficulty walking, bladder control problems, and dementia. IANS Last update: April 18, 2020 4:43 PM IST Long-lasting space travel could lead to permanent changes in brain volume, as well as deformation of the pituitary gland in astronauts, a study …
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