IISc scientists discover brain mechanism behind chemotherapy pain – Times of India

IISc scientists discover brain mechanism behind chemotherapy pain – Times of India

BENGALURU: Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science’s (IISc) Scientists at the Center for Neuroscience (CNS) have uncovered how specific brain regions work together to control chronic pain in mice, particularly pain caused by chemotherapy treatment. This discovery could lead to better pain management strategies for cancer patients.“Chronic physical pain can be debilitating, but feelings…

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Diet, lifestyle influences chances of age-related brain disorders: Study – Times of India

Diet, lifestyle influences chances of age-related brain disorders: Study – Times of India

WASHINGTON: The scientists at the Allen Institute for Brain Science have identified the molecular changes that occur in the brains of ageing mice and located a hot spot where most damage is centralized. The cells in the area are also connected with metabolism, thus suggesting a connection between diet and brain health. Scientists at the…

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Vinod Kambli has clots in brain, reveals doctor after medical examinations

Vinod Kambli has clots in brain, reveals doctor after medical examinations

Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli has been admitted to a private hospital in Thane district, where medical examinations revealed clots in his brain, doctors treating him said on Monday, December 23. Notably, Kambli was admitted to Akriti Hospital, a private facility in Thane, Maharashtra, on December 21, after his health condition deteriorated. Dr Vivek Trivedi,…

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IIT Madras creates cost-effective desi 3D atlas of human brain | Chennai News – Times of India

IIT Madras creates cost-effective desi 3D atlas of human brain | Chennai News – Times of India

Funded in part by Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan, the project aims to advance understanding of brain development and diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. CHENNAI: Five fetal brains, aged between 14 and 24 weeks, were cut into 20-micron slices – less than half the thickness of human hair – by scientists at IIT Madras to create…

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IIT Madras releases most detailed 3D high resolution images of human fetal brain – Times of India

IIT Madras releases most detailed 3D high resolution images of human fetal brain – Times of India

CHENNAI: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) on Tuesday released the most detailed 3D High-Resolution images of the fetal brain. This pioneering work from the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre of IIT Madras pushes the frontiers of Brain Mapping Technology and places India in the global league of brain mapping science as this is first-of-its-kind…

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Brain Rot, Oxford’s Word of the Year is endemic among Gen Z students: How it’s robbing them of their potential – Times of India

Brain Rot, Oxford’s Word of the Year is endemic among Gen Z students: How it’s robbing them of their potential – Times of India

Hours of mindless scrolling, hopping from one bite-sized video to another, have become an entrenched part of Gen Z’s daily routine. For students, this digital habit goes beyond mere distraction—it’s a symptom of what’s now being termed “brain rot.” Recently crowned as the Word of the Year 2024 by Oxford University Press (OUP), the phrase…

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