mind yer brain

We want to promote discussion and sharing of events, news, research, and general excitement ABOUT OUR BRAINS!

[Clayton Bingham, PhD @claytonsbingham]

Scratching the surface of how your brain senses an itch https://t.co/LtbQbbndKw

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

The word dementia is used to describe a set of symptoms, such as memory loss or problems with decision-making. Dementia can be caused by a number of different diseases, most commonly Alzheimer's disease.

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[EuroStemCell @eurostemcell]

Do you have questions about #stemcells? Ask away with #OpenUpStemCells or at https://t.co/gyNtthL5pY! We'll do our best - with the help of our fantastic research partners - to answer.

[Edinburgh Neuroscience @EdinUniNeuro]

Pint of Science is back again this year and includes three fascinating talks by Edinburgh Neuroscience researchers. More information can be found here: https://t.co/JTLWEsJcsA

[BrainFacts.org @Brain_Facts_org]

Research over the past half century has profoundly changed what we know about #autism, revealing clues to its origins and suggesting new strategies for early detection and treatment. https://t.co/7kRcKGN8xl #WAAD #WorldAutismAwarenessDay

[BrainFacts.org @Brain_Facts_org]

#Neuroethics is the field that aims to act as a guide for the researchers pushing the bounds of applied #brain science. Neuroethicists do their work by asking some difficult — and uncomfortable — questions. https://t.co/8wJfz525q1

[Edinburgh Neuroscience @EdinUniNeuro]

Are you ready to spit for #mentalhealth research? Then make sure you have completed the following steps: 📝 Signed up and completed the online survey. We can then 📪 send your saliva DNA sample through the post. Sign up today at: https://t.co/ThjPKt5uLF

[BrainFacts.org @Brain_Facts_org]

How many #neurons actually exist in the #brain? How does a healthy brain develop? How do bats “see” with sound? Explore our interactive below to learn more about these questions and the remarkable women in #neuroscience who are answering them. https://t.co/ZBacP0F5Pe

[mind yer brain @mindyerbrain]

There's an exciting line up of #brain, #dementia,and #mentalhealth #arts events coming up 11-22 March. events feature the Scottish chamber orchestra and a Strictly Come Dancing celebrity, just to name drop a few of the... https://t.co/cp2VLRHzy2

[mind yer brain @mindyerbrain]

Edinburgh event- researchers discuss the effects of #AirQuality on our #brains tomorrow night:... https://t.co/Dbk4hNroRO

[BrainFacts.org @Brain_Facts_org]

*Listen* as #neuroscientists Julia Simner and Edward Hubbard @EdNeuroLab describe the #brain of a synesthete and the possible benefits of having #synethesia. https://t.co/WIhoO2v3sq #podcast

[Edinburgh Neuroscience @EdinUniNeuro]

Hundreds of genes have been linked to depression in a study involving data from more than two million people, which sheds light on why some people are more likely to develop the condition than others.
https://t.co/Rbk7wzFpX1

[Edinburgh Neuroscience @EdinUniNeuro]

Yesterday was #worldcancerday and Dirk Sieger from the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences contributed to a special @eLife webcast on Advances in Cancer Research. Check out his short talk 'Tumor initiating cells in the brain' here. https://t.co/53McKZg7Om
@CRUKEastScot

[Greg Dunn Neuro Art @GDunnArt]

A closeup of the motor #cortex featuring some of my all time favorite cells- the massive Betz cells in layer V! Descending #axons bring motor information into spinal cord. #neuro #sciart #brain

[Cox Science Center and Aquarium @CoxSci]

Only a few weeks until the "Journey Through the Human Brain" exhibit opens to the public! We are hard at work with community partners creating the content for this global effort. Mark your calendars for #BrainAwarenessWeek and many thanks to all for making our dreams a reality.

[BrainFacts.org @Brain_Facts_org]

“Brain-training” games claim to help strengthen mental muscles and prevent cognitive drop-off. But scientists haven’t found conclusive evidence that #brain-training works. https://t.co/JaknAT95gB #BrainTeaserMonth

[mind yer brain @mindyerbrain]

Under way in Edinburgh - clinical trials to help tackle progressive #MultipleSclerosis
#clinicaltrial #MS... https://t.co/F7wfvBAGB5

[NIH Innovates @NIH_Innovates]

Research is our best hope for understanding and treating depression. Consider joining an adult research study: https://t.co/F4ubu6ZlRQ

[BrainFacts.org @Brain_Facts_org]

The popular #tongue map showing specific areas for each #taste is wrong -- but where did this map come from? https://t.co/HIEZYbDbJr

[HHS @HHSGov]

Issues like depression and anxiety are common, but that doesn’t mean they aren't serious. Use these resources to find help for yourself, a friend, or a family member: https://t.co/inQ8DRYzb9