Two-person-together MRI scans on couples were used to investigate how touching is perceived in the brain. The study was carried out by Aalto University and Turku PET Centre researchers.

A simple, sniff test developed by scientists signals the consciousness after a brain injury. Published today in the journal Nature, the study involved

Herpes simplex virus (HSV1) evades immune response in the brain by targeting STING (The stimulator of interferon genes) protein ubiquitination. HSV1

A 57-year-old man from Sudan, who underwent a tumor removal surgery 15 years back, did not have any problems until 2018. He came to Aakash Healthcare

Accidental collisions are the principal reason for injury and death amongst 16- to 19-year-olds in the United States. It's recommended that the development

A research team led by Chiranjeevi Bodda in Sren Paludan's lab, discovered a molecular mechanism that helps herpes simplex virus infect the brain. Details are published in the iJournal of Experimental Medicine/i.

New artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can increase the quality of brain images gathered through magnetic resonance imaging exams, reports a new study.

A new technique using artificial intelligence to better define the different sections of the brain in newborns during a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam has been developed by Canadian scientists.

Mother-infant touch and contact play a key role in baby's brain development and function, suggests a new study. As the world prioritizes social distancing

TPR gene is closely linked to ependymoma. It can help with not just diagnosis, but also treatment options for the condition, according to Richard Wong's

Fetal surgery to correct congenital spinal cord defects is more effective at treating neurological structure than surgery after birth, reports a new study.

Kapalbhati - a part of Pranayam kriya where one forcefully exhales rapidly and in short bursts helps in cleaning lungs and in exercising the abdomen muscles.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2014 has been awarded with one half given to John O'Keefe and the other half

Patients with mood and anxiety disorders share the same abnormalities in regions of the brain involved in emotional and cognitive control. The findings

Radiation exposure in space may disable your abilities of learning and memory; it also causes anxiety and depression. Exposure to chronic, low dose radiation

This report identifies, and seeks to address, key challenges for the responsible development of neurotechnology. In particular, it analyses frameworks and mechanisms for integrating social concerns in the early development of technology, and discusses best practices for research funders across the public and private sector.

With sound framework conditions, fine universities, good infrastructure and policies friendly towards foreign direct investment, Ireland scores high in international innovation scoreboards. Overall, policies to boost innovation and entrepreneurship are on the right track, but investment in knowledge-based capital could be made a more dynamic source of growth and jobs.

During this pandemic, many organizations are offering free or drastically cheaper courses to help people skill-up for when we eventually get out of lock-down. There are numerous outlets if you want to learn to code from, for instance, Freecodecamp or the Free Fridays scheme from General Assembly. And for gamers, Gamedev.tv has taken 80% off […]

During this pandemic, many organizations are offering free or drastically cheaper courses to help people skill-up for when we eventually get out of lock-down. There are numerous outlets if you want to learn to code from, for instance, Freecodecamp or the Free Fridays scheme from General Assembly. And for gamers, Gamedev.tv has taken 80% off […]

Iggy Azalea has defended her 'sickening' In My Defense album artwork.

Nearly two Scottish people per day need hospital treatment for brain damage caused by drinking too much alcohol, according to official figures revealed by a Scottish health minister.

A new brainteaser, created by National Accident Helpline, challenges the nation to find the 14 household items that can cause injury in the home - but can you beat the 23 second record?

England's James Graham has become the first active player to pledge his brain to science upon his death to aid research into concussion.

The One Pound Warriors Facebook page was launched by Lillie Cotgrove, 13, from Benfleet, Essex, to raise money for her best friend Lily Wythe, 14, who is suffering with brain cancer.

Actor Joel McIlroy, 46, allegedly repeatedly punched a 29-year-old policewoman during a scuffle in the inner-city of Sydney, putting the senior constable in hospital.

Actor Joel McIlroy, 46, allegedly repeatedly punched a 29-year-old policewoman during a scuffle in the inner-city of Sydney, putting the senior constable in hospital.

Boris Johnson goaded the Labour leader that he had abandoned his long-standing Euroscepticism as he claimed that the Tories were now the only ones 'on the side of the people'.

A team at the University of California, San Diego found that an immune response to the virus could potentially be targeted to reduce the effects of the virus and birth defects (illustrated).

The talented percussionist died age 43 in the company of his wife Yaritza Blackwell, who announced the sad news

Tafida Raqeeb, five, is currently at the Royal London Hospital. Doctors say she should be allowed to die after a blood vessel in her brain burst but Italian doctors believe there is hope for recovery.

The Today show reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Stanford in Palo Alto, California, on Tuesday to attend a 'brainstorming session'.

The Perth schoolgirl sent a touching tribute to her supporters from a hospital bed on Wednesday morning before going back into the operating theatre with Dr Teo.

Dr Charlie Teo's 'miracle girl' Amelia 'Milli' Lucas, from Sydney, has miraculously defied the odds to walk and talk after undergoing a gruelling eight-hour brain tumour surgery.

Tim Hancock died at Leeds General Infirmary on November 25, 2016 at the age of 48 after being given an experimental drug without his consent, an inquest heard today.

Tom Standage reveals a series of fascinating little-known facts in a new book. The UK-based deputy editor of The Economist examines facts and figures, including what causes happiness.

Scientists have claimed pathologist Bennett Omalu exaggerated the link between CTE and contact sports in a 2005 study showing NFL legend Mike Webster only had a small amount of tangled tau.

Carrie Bickmore caught up with the judges from Masterchef on Tuesday, where they donned her popular Beanies 4 Brain Cancer head wear.

Carrie Bickmore, host of Australian talk show The Project has released a new range of headwear called Carrie’s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer to raise money for brain cancer research.

The Sunday Project's hosts were literally reduced to tears of laughter during Sunday night's episode of the Australian current affairs show. 

Richard Braine (pictured), the chairman of the party's West London branch, won 53 per cent of the vote and becomes Ukip's sixth permanent leader in a turbulent three years.

The latest leader of the anti-EU party responded by pointing out that at least he'd stuck to his birth name, unlike the former chancellor, who swapped from Gideon to George as a teenager.

Taylor Swift has revealed that her mother Andrea Swift, 62, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor as she battles breast cancer.

Mark Roe, the CEO of Adelaide based company Fusetec, said the brains have the potential to save lives as surgeons are able to practice high risk surgeries before they treat patients.

The right-wing politician, who took over as the Ukip leader at the weekend, referred to the mayor as 'Siddique Khan', before adding: 'Apologies, I often confuse him with the leader of the 7/7 bombers.'

Mr Braine, who only replaced hardliner Gerard Batten in the summer, entered a public row with the party's ruling national executive committee after he called for the Newport event to be cancelled.

Jennifer Lawrence was pushed in a wheelchair by a soldier as she filmed a scene for her upcoming movie, which was filming in New Orleans on Tuesday. The 29-year-old star's project is untitled.

The Pentagon raised the number of US service members injured to 50 after Iran retaliated on January 8 for the US drone strike month that killed General Qassem Soleimani.

A new brainteaser challenge is testing the nation to help two wedding parties uncover their lost rings in order to save the wedding. But with just 30 seconds to do it, it's one of the hardest yet!

A new brainteaser, created by SCS, is challenging the nation on an Easter egg hunt with a difference. But can you beat the current record and uncover the egg in less than 29 seconds?

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Like many, I've long believed that our relentless use of social media is, for want of a better term, rotting our brains.