Brain research articles
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UI researchers identify brain area affected by Parkinson’s treatment side effects
University of Iowa researchers identified a connection between a routine treatment for Parkinson’s disease and a tendency for some patients to develop increased impulsivity located around a specific brain region in a study published March 4. The research identified the subthalamic nucleus as a structure in the brain that specifically contributes to attention deficiencies, though
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Canny as a crocodile but dumber than a baboon — new research ponders T. rex's brain power
In December 2022, Vanderbilt University neuroscientist Suzana Herculano-Houzel published a paper that caused an uproar in the dinosaur world. After analyzing previous research on fossilized dinosaur brain cavities and the neuron counts of birds and other related living animals, Herculano-Houzel extrapolated that the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex may have had more than 3 billion neurons — more than a baboon. As a result, she argued, the predators could have been smart enough to make and use tools...
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Chief Nurse Research Interns complete research programme at Local Trust
The Chief Nurse Research Internship programme is aimed at nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) at the Trust who demonstrate a strong interest in clinical research and may aspire to explore this field further. The internship aims to develop those without much experience in research by providing training and mentorship opportunities in combination with protected time to facilitate the development of a research project relevant to their speciality and research interests. The...