Articles for category: Disease & Medicine, Neuroscience

Researchers Have Found That Patients Under Full General Anaesthesia Sometimes Retain Awareness of Everything Being Said in the Operating Room - Without Any Ability to Signal That They Can Hear

Researchers Have Found That Patients Under Full General Anaesthesia Sometimes Retain Awareness of Everything Being Said in the Operating Room – Without Any Ability to Signal That They Can Hear

Sameen David

Imagine lying on an operating table, apparently unconscious, your muscles completely paralyzed, your eyes closed, your brain seemingly shut off from the world – yet you can hear every word the surgical team is saying. You understand them. You remember some of it later. But in that moment, you cannot move, speak, or even blink ...

A technician using a microtome at the Advanced Technology Research Facility.

Ben Barres & the Discovery of the Mysterious Plant Compound That Can Treat Cancer

Anna Lee

Ben Barres was a celebrated neurobiologist whose groundbreaking work significantly impacted the field of neuroscience. Though he was widely recognized for his scientific contributions, Barres also championed gender equality in science, both through his advocacy and life as a transgender scientist. However, his association with a mysterious plant compound allegedly capable of treating cancer is ...

Patients in Vegetative States Have Been Shown to Follow Complex Instructions and Answer Questions Using Only Their Brainwaves - Proving Consciousness Can Be Completely Hidden From All External Observation

Patients in Vegetative States Have Been Shown to Follow Complex Instructions and Answer Questions Using Only Their Brainwaves – Proving Consciousness Can Be Completely Hidden From All External Observation

Sameen David

Imagine lying in a hospital bed, completely still, unable to move, speak, blink on command, or give the slightest sign that you are “in there” – and yet, in your mind, you hear every word, understand every conversation, and even try to respond. For a long time, medicine assumed that if someone could not show ...

Blackboard with mathematical equation.

15 Ways Mathematics Is Used to Solve Real-World Problems

Trizzy Orozco

Mathematics is often perceived as an abstract discipline confined to the classroom. However, its applications extend far beyond solving textbook equations. From improving healthcare to optimizing business operations, math is a powerful tool used to tackle a plethora of real-world issues. This article explores 15 fascinating ways mathematics is applied to address and solve practical ...

The Placebo Effect: Your Mind's Incredible Power to Heal Your Body is Real

The Placebo Effect: Your Mind’s Incredible Power to Heal Your Body is Real

Kristina

Have you ever felt better after taking a pill, only to discover later it was completely inactive? Maybe you’ve watched someone relax just by thinking they received a painkiller. This isn’t trickery or weakness. It’s your brain doing something extraordinary. Your thoughts, beliefs, and expectations can trigger real, measurable changes in your body that scientists ...

Scientists genetically engineering leaves.

8 Breakthroughs in Genetic Engineering That Are Changing Our World

Trizzy Orozco

In the rapidly evolving field of science and technology, genetic engineering stands out as one of the most transformative areas. This cutting-edge discipline is paving the way for advancements that were once confined to the realm of science fiction. From revolutionary healthcare treatments to agricultural innovations, genetic engineering is reshaping the world as we know ...

medical professionals working

8 Medical Mysteries That Have Finally Been Solved

Annette Uy

In the realm of medicine, mysteries are more common than one might think. Over the years, the medical field has encountered numerous perplexing conditions and phenomena that seemed far beyond the reach of scientific understanding. However, relentless research and advancements in technology have led to the unraveling of many of these enigmatic conditions, providing much-needed ...