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But scientists have long assumed that bacteria can’t survive in the human brain. The powerful blood-brain barrier, the thinking goes, keeps the organ mostly free from outside invaders.

The brain areas involved in Othello syndrome are not well known. A new study on the reasons for Othello Syndrome A new study, published in the scientific journal Neurocase, focused on ...

The cells in the area are also connected with metabolism, suggesting a connection between diet and brain health. Scientists at the Allen Institute have identified specific cell types in the brain ...

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Intelligence stems from brain-wide connections, not specific regions, according to JMU researchers. Their findings challenge established theories, highlighting the brain’s complexity. A new study ...

A person’s brain is not fully developed until their mid to late 20s, as the brain grows in physical size and with the emergence and strengthening of nerve pathways in the brain. Maturity, judgment, ...

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