A study led by Rutgers University recorded women orgasming inside MRI machines to understand brain activity during climax, revealing insights into pleasure and potential applications for those with orgasm difficulties.
In 1991, a groundbreaking experiment used MRI technology to observe sexual intercourse in real time, challenging long-held assumptions about human anatomy and revealing new insights into the body's functioning during intimacy, with lasting influence on medical understanding and public curiosity.
Scientists have discovered that a select group of gifted dogs can learn the names of new toys by overhearing their owners talk about them, demonstrating advanced cognitive abilities similar to those seen in humans and some other animals.
Andre Yarham, a 24-year-old from Norfolk diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, chose to donate his brain to science after his death to aid research and help prevent others from suffering similar fates. His condition rapidly worsened, leading to his death over Christmas, highlighting that dementia can affect young people and is a cruel disease with no cure.
A woman voluntarily experienced an orgasm inside an MRI scanner as part of a scientific study to map brain activity during climax, revealing detailed insights into how different brain regions activate and interact during orgasm, which could help understand sexual dysfunctions.
The article presents a collection of fascinating facts across various scientific fields, highlighting discoveries about the brain's capacity, animal behaviors, medical innovations, and environmental phenomena, emphasizing how much there is still to learn about our world and ourselves.
The article features insights from microbiologists worldwide about the future of microbiology, highlighting a blend of challenges and optimism that promises an exciting new era driven by creativity and innovation.
A new science of aging suggests that it is possible to get stronger and healthier in old age, even after health setbacks, offering hope for improved wellness in later years.
Recent research indicates that moderate, structured gaming can enhance cognitive functions such as attention, multitasking, and learning, with benefits most notable during short, varied sessions. Excessive gaming, however, may diminish these benefits, emphasizing the importance of moderation and diversity in gaming habits.
A large international study found that adults with ADHD who recognize and utilize their personal strengths, such as hyperfocus, humor, and creativity, report better mental health, higher quality of life, and fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression, highlighting the importance of strengths-based approaches in ADHD care.
China has developed a record-breaking hypergravity machine capable of compressing space and time from a century into days, representing a significant advancement in scientific technology.
Researchers have found that mindfulness techniques can help calm ChatGPT's simulated 'anxiety' caused by traumatic content, offering insights into AI's potential role in mental health support, though limitations and safety concerns remain.
New research suggests that advanced Alzheimer's disease may be reversible, with studies showing full cognitive recovery in mice treated with a specific drug, raising hope for future human treatments. The findings, published in Cell Reports Medicine, indicate that the disease's damage can potentially be reversed, not just slowed, although human studies are still needed. This breakthrough offers hope in a field previously limited to managing symptoms, with ongoing research exploring ways to prevent and treat dementia.
Scientists at USF Health have discovered new ways opioid receptors can function, potentially leading to pain medications that provide effective relief without the dangerous side effects like respiratory depression, by favoring a reverse signaling pathway. This research could pave the way for safer, non-addictive pain treatments and improve understanding of receptor mechanisms.
Walter Koroshetz, director of the NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, is leaving his position after his reappointment request was denied, contributing to leadership instability across nearly half of NIH divisions.