Tushar BhattacharyaFollow

Neuroscience researcher, beer enthusiast, and life hacker

Magazines

Flips

Research
What Makes Human Brain Cells Unique?
scientificamerican.com - Diana Kwon
Spanish neuroscientist Santiago Ramón y Cajal revolutionized the study of the brain when he observed neurons for the first time. His investigations, …
The Brain
How Brain Structure Influences Performance on Language Tasks
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Summary: A new computational model sheds light on how personal brain structure can influence our cognitive performance on language based …
Psychiatry
Brain Cells in Dish Shed Light on Genetic Origins of Schizophrenia
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Gene expression over the course of neural development is significantly associated with a genetic risk for developing schizophrenia, researchers …
Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers Break New Ground in Understanding the Workings of the Lymphatic System
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Researchers have identified the signaling molecules that activate the lymphatic pathway. The study also identified the cells that produce the …
Nicotine
Dads’ Nicotine Use May Cause Cognitive Problems for Children and Grandchildren
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Researchers report a father's exposure to nicotine may have lasting effects on the cognitive development of his offspring. The study reports nicotine …
To unravel autism’s mysteries, one neuroscientist looks at the developing brain
sciencenews.org - Laura Sanders
Autism researcher Kevin Pelphrey focuses on understanding signs of the disorder in the developing brain, which could shed light on the condition.
Particles
Endurance Exercise Training Has Beneficial Effects on Gut Bacteria Composition
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Summary: A new study reports six weeks of endurance exercise training has beneficial effects on gut bacteria composition. Researchers report exercise …
Australian Universities
Youngest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Summary: A new study reveals the youngest children in a class are more likely than their older peers to be diagnosed with ADHD. Researchers say the …
Alzheimer's Disease
Antidepressants could stave off dementia
Medical News Today - By Maria Cohut
People with a diagnosis of dementia can also face depression. For this reason, they may end up taking antidepressant drugs. Now, a study has found …
How the Brain Detects, Identifies and Acts on Taste
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
A new EEG study sheds light on how we identify and discriminate between tastes to assess if a substance is nutritious or toxic.
Alzheimer's Disease
Early Alzheimer's Brain Pathology Linked to Psychiatric Symptoms
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Summary: Researchers report the earliest signs of neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer’s disease are linked to some psychiatric symptoms, …
University of Cambridge
Many Cases of Dementia May Arise From Non-Inherited DNA ‘Spelling Mistakes’
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Researchers report spontaneous errors in DNA that arise as our cells divide and reproduce may be at the root of Alzheimer's disease. The findings …
Lifestyle (UK)
Food for thought: the smart way to better brain health
The Guardian - Lisa Mosconi
We all intuitively appreciate that the foods we eat shape our thoughts, actions, emotions and behaviour. When you are feeling low, you reach for chocolate; when you are tired, you crave coffee. We all
Chemical Engineering
Lab-Grown Human Retinas Illuminate How Eyes Develop Color Vision
scientificamerican.com - Diana Kwon
Sight begins when light bounces off surfaces and enters our eyes. The muscles of our pupils control how much light passes through, and the clear …
Immune System
Boosting Motivation and Cognitive Deficits in Mental Illness
bbrfoundation.org
Erin S. Calipari, Ph.D. Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 2016 Young Investigator Grant People with a variety of psychiatric conditions, …
University of Illinois
Effects of Epilepsy on Neural Activity Fluctuates with Reproductive Cycle: Mouse Study
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Researchers report mice with epilepsy have alterations in neural pattern activity in an area of the brain that controls the reproductive endocrine …
Aerobic Exercise
Study Provides Insights On the Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Performance
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Study reveals both aerobic exercise and sitting in an upright posture improves visual working memory.
University of Michigan
Thinking Outside the Box: ADHD Adults Not Constrained in Creativity
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Summary: Adults with ADHD feel empowered performing creative tasks that can help them with a job, researchers report. Source: University of …
Health
How Sleep Consolidates Our Memories
howstuffworks.com - Michelle Konstantinovsky
Perhaps sensing that we needed one more excuse to sleep in, scientists at Germany's Ruhr-Universität Bochum and the University of Bonn decided to …
George Washington
Thalamus Wakes the Brain During Development
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Researchers have discovered the thalamus plays a crucial role in the development of normal sleep and waking states.
In Vivo
Researchers Unexpectedly Reprogram Mature Neurons in Mice
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Researchers have made a surprise discovery that could help provide treatment options for a range of conditions from Parkinson's disease to …
Multiple Sclerosis
Link Between Gut Flora and Multiple Sclerosis Discovered
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
A new study reports T cells are activated in the intestines and migrate to the brain, causing an inflammatory cascade that may lead to multiple …
Mutations
Gene That Makes Gentle Touch Feel Painful After Injury Identified
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Summary: Researchers report the PIEZO1 gene may be responsible for tactile allodynia, a reaction to injury that makes normal touch feel …
Physical Education
How Cognitive Development Shapes Attitudes About Physical Activity
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Summary: Researchers report the reason many shun away from physical activity as adults may be rooted in childhood experience. The study reveals …
Health
Not all neurons die the same way in people with ALS
futurity.org - Mollie Rappe-Brown
Researchers have discovered that two different kinds of motor neurons that die in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may not die the …
The Brain
Researchers Show Change in Beliefs Associated with Dopamine in Brain
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Summary: A new brain imaging study reveals how the midbrain and striatum, two key areas of the dopamine system, become more active when a person …
Short-Term Memory
Too Much Sleep is Bad For the Brain
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
While the effects of sleep deprivation are well known, researchers discover sleeping too much could have a detrimental effect on your brain. A new …
Brainwaves
Memory Brainwaves Look the Same in Sleep and Wakefulness
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
A new study reports the brain mechanisms responsible for triggering memory are identical, whether a person is awake or asleep.
What is the difference between neurological and psychiatric disorders?
brainfacts.org
• Published6 Jul 2018 • Reviewed6 Jul 2018 • Author Melissa Galinato • Source BrainFacts/SfN Think about the last time you visited your primary care doctor. …
Mental Health
Pregnant Women Recognize Baby Expressions Differently Depending on Mental Health History
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Summary: Pregnant women with a history of bipolar disorder have a difficult time recognizing specific emotions in facial expressions, a new study …