Did you know Quincy Jones, the famous musician and producer, escaped death not once but twice? He had a successful career that spanned over six decades, working with legends like Frank Sinatra. Jones wasn't just a great artist; he had some extraordinary experiences too. In 1958, he started working w
Paul Read, a 62-year-old engineer from the UK, had a surprising turn of events in his fight against brain cancer. Diagnosed with glioblastoma in December 2023, he was given a grim prognosis — most patients don't live beyond 18 months. But Paul's story took an unexpected twist. At University College
Teri Garr, known for her comedic roles, recently passed away at the age of 79. Her cause of death was linked to complications from multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease she lived with for many years. MS affects the brain and spinal cord, causing communication issues between the brain and body. Women ar
Every year, roughly 90, 000 people in the U. S. are diagnosed with brain cancer. That makes it the fifth most common cancer type. With over a million people living with a brain tumor diagnosis, the search for effective treatments is urgent. recently, Elon Musk revealed a glimmer of hope: a drug call
A year after a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, the family of the gunman is advocating for greater awareness and research into traumatic brain injuries among military members. The shooting occurred on October 25, 2023, at a bowling alley and a bar, leaving 18 people dead. The gunman's family initia
Did you know that a single image can reveal secrets about diseases like Alzheimer's and ALS? That's exactly what happened at Nikon's 2024 photomicrography contest. The winner was an image of brain tumor cells from a mouse, snapped by Bruno Cisterna and Eric Vitriol from Augusta University in Georgia
You might think humans fell in love with carbs when we started farming, but scientists say that's not true. They found a gene called AMY1 that helps us digest starches, and it's been around for a really long time – even before we had agriculture. This gene started duplicating around 800, 000 years a
Did you know that our fondness for carbs has deep roots, possibly dating back to a time before humans even existed? Scientists from the University of Buffalo have found that our ability to digest carbs might be a bigger deal than we thought. They explored the ancient gene AMY1, which helps break dow
Ever wished you could track your focus like you do your heart rate? Master & Dynamic's MW75 Neuro headphones promise just that, using EEG sensors to monitor your brain waves. But do they really help? Let's dive in. These headphones were born from a partnership between Master & Dynamic and Neurable.
Imagine losing the ability to use your hands. For many people with paralysis or diseases like ALS, this is a daily reality. Scientists have been working on a solution: neuroprostheses, which are artificial hands, arms, or legs that could restore mobility. However, these devices have struggled to mat
