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Exercise as effective as antidepressants in treating depression, says Professor Scott Lear.

Exercise as effective as antidepressants in treating depression, says Professor Scott Lear

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Dogs have more than 100 million sensory receptor sites in the nasal cavity.

Israeli scientists decode how dogs smell using lasers and AI

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Brain MRI scan showing detailed imaging of the human brain.

Oncolytic viruses: The tiny warriors fighting brain cancer

By In cooperation with Biotherapy International

Whispering Woman Illustration.

Smooth talker: Hebrew University study gives insight into brain's role in linguistic interaction

By ARIELA OHRENSTEIN

A scientist studies cancer cells inside white blood cells through a microscope at the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) research centre in Stevenage, Britain November 26, 2019.

Tel Aviv University breaks new ground in cancer detection, treatment with new innovation

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Ancient Vesuvius victim's brain turned to glass by extreme ash cloud heat.

Ancient Vesuvius victim's brain turned to glass by extreme ash cloud heat

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

New study finds walnuts at breakfast boost brain function in young adults. Illustration.

New study finds walnuts at breakfast boost brain function in young adults

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

CROSS-SECTIONAL T1-weighted MRI of a healthy human brain.

Scientists discover brain circuit behind placebo effect

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Just one hour in polluted air can impair your brain, researchers warn. Illustration.

Just one hour in polluted air can impair your brain, researchers warn

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

IQ Test Facts And Myths You Should Be Aware Of

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By Tami Demsky

AN ILLUSTRATION from Resnik’s paper.

Chronic stress raises brain noise: Why Israelis might shout louder

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

New evidence confirms prehistoric brain cannibalism in Poland's Maszycka Cave.

New evidence confirms prehistoric brain cannibalism in Poland's Maszycka Cave

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

How to overcome instinctive fear? Researchers find fear-overriding brain mechanism in mice.

How to overcome instinctive fear? Researchers find fear-overriding brain mechanism in mice

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A spoonful of microplastics.

A spoonful of microplastics: Study finds brains accumulate 30 times more than other organs

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

New door to the exact moment of death': Neuroscientists record dying brain activity suggesting life memories replay. Illustration.

Neuroscientists record dying brain activity, suggesting a replay of life memories

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Developing the future of science with Itay & Beyond

Autism, epilepsy meet next-gen medicine with Israel’s brain chip innovation

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

69-year-old paralyzed man flies virtual drone using only his thoughts in brain-computer interface study.

Paralyzed man, 69, flies virtual drone with thoughts in brain-computer study

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Study reveals optimal home temperature for elderly brain health. Illustration.

Study reveals optimal home temperature for elderly brain health

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF