Articles sur brain function

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Southpaws seem to be more common among cats and dogs than humans. Eric Isselee/Shutterstock.com

24 septembre 2017

I’ve always wondered: can animals be left- and right-pawed?

Janice Lloyd, James Cook University et Richard Squires, James Cook University

The animal kingdom is full of lefties and righties, although rarely is the ratio skewed as much as it is in humans. If you're wondering about your own pet, you can find out with a simple experiment.

9 août 2017

How reducing the number of stressful events in our lives could help beat dementia

Claire J. Hanley, Swansea University

Tough events are tough on the brain.

A hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease is gradual deterioration of memory. Roman Kraft/Unsplash

1 juin 2017

What causes Alzheimer’s disease? What we know, don’t know and suspect

Yen Ying Lim, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health et Rachel Buckley, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, but treatments are still far from successful in clinical trials. Here is what we know about the disease, and what is yet to be uncovered.

Brain training programs support healthy brain ageing – but you’ve got to choose the right one. from www.shutterstock.com

23 février 2017

Some brain training programs are backed by evidence. Here’s how to pick them

Tejal Shah, Edith Cowan University

Many brain training programs are based on the principles of neuroplasticity. But a new study shows that less than 40% are backed by proof of efficacy.

Does your mum list all your siblings’ names before she gets to yours? Don’t worry, she doesn’t love them more. from www.shutterstock.com.au

27 mai 2016

Peter, Paul, Kylie … David! Why we forget family members’ names

Fiona Kumfor, Neuroscience Research Australia et Stephanie Wong, Neuroscience Research Australia

How often has your own mother forgotten your name? Does she ever cycle through the names of each of your siblings – and perhaps even the family pet – before getting to yours?

HIV-positive women who suffered trauma in their formative years are likely to suffer brain function impairment. Shutterstock

25 mai 2016

HIV-positive women with childhood trauma have double the brain trouble

Georgina Spies, Stellenbosch University

The brain function of HIV-positive women who experienced childhood trauma is more compromised than that of women who are only HIV positive.

Les contributeurs les plus fréquents

Fiona Kumfor
Senior research fellow, University of Sydney
Rachel Buckley
Research Fellow, Harvard Medical School, Research Fellow, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
Janice Lloyd
Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Behaviour, Welfare & Ethics, James Cook University
Stephanie Wong
Research officer, University of Sydney
Georgina Spies
Postdoctoral Scientist and Researcher in the Department of Psychiatry, Stellenbosch University
Tejal Shah
Visiting Fellow, Edith Cowan University
Yen Ying Lim
Research Fellow, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
Richard Squires
Associate Professor of Companion Animal Medicine, James Cook University
Claire J. Hanley
Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience & Ageing, Swansea University