The brain is the most complicated object in the universe. This is the story of scientists’ quest to decode it – and read people’s minds

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[ad_1] In the middle of 2023, a study conducted by the HuthLab at the University of Texas sent shockwaves through the realms of neuroscience and technology. For the first time, the thoughts and impressions of people unable to communicate with the outside world were translated into continuous natural language, using a combination of artificial intelligence … Read more

‘People will die’: Hundreds of thousands of lives hang in the balance in Gaza after Biden pauses funding to UNRWA

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[ad_1] Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza are starving as a result of Israel’s war against Hamas, according to aid agencies on the ground. But an even greater number of … Read more

Why is there an ADHD medication shortage in 2024? What’s making generics of Vyvanse, Adderall and more so scarce

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[ad_1] Supply from drugmakers for the stimulant medications most commonly prescribed for ADHD are still falling short of demand, the Food and Drug Administration says, and many Americans who rely on these treatments are wondering why the nationwide shortage is continuing into its second year.  Federal officials say they believe this year’s caps on production … Read more

Why it’s so hard to quit smoking — and how to boost your odds of stopping for good

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[ad_1] If you or someone you know has unsuccessfully tried to stop smoking, know that it’s an incredibly common experience. “Studies show that those who attempt to quit smoking make about six attempts before completely stopping smoking, and, therefore, relapse is the rule and not the exception,” Mary Rezk-Hanna, nurse practitioner and assistant professor at … Read more

Ukraine: New Findings on Russia’s Devastation of Mariupol

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[ad_1] VAAGN MNATSAKANIAN: “In the first days of the war, we had no idea that such a tragedy could take place.”  TETIANA BURAK: “That’s why a lot of people didn’t evacuate.”  MYKHAILO PURYSHEV, MARIUPOL RESIDENT AND HUMANITARIAN VOLUNTEER: “With the onset of the war, everyone’s life changed. Everything changed.”  VOICE IN VIDEO: “Stay back!”  This … Read more

Identification of direct connections between the dura and the brain

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[ad_1] Louveau, A. et al. Structural and functional features of central nervous system lymphatic vessels. Nature 523, 337–341 (2015). Article  CAS  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Rustenhoven, J. et al. Functional characterization of the dural sinuses as a neuroimmune interface. Cell 184, 1000–1016 (2021). Article  CAS  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Mastorakos, P. & McGavern, … Read more

Middle East crisis live: Israel bombs overcrowded Rafah as UN warns of ‘humanitarian nightmare’ | Middle East and north Africa

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[ad_1] Israeli forces intensify strikes on Rafah in southern Gaza, as UN say it will ‘increase humanitarian nightmare’ Israeli forces bombed areas in the southern border city of Rafah where more than half of Gaza’s population is sheltering on Thursday, a day after prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a proposal to end the war, reports … Read more

Russian Election Authority Rejects Pro-Peace Hopeful Nadezhdin’s Presidential Bid

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[ad_1] Russian election authorities on Thursday disqualified pro-peace presidential hopeful Boris Nadezhdin from the March election over alleged errors in his endorsement signatures. The veteran politician’s campaign has presented a rare challenge to a tightly controlled election in which President Vladimir Putin is likely to win a fifth term, with thousands of Russians lining up … Read more