We used to think that the brain, once damaged, could not repair itself. Breakthroughs in neuroscience have shown that this is not true. Though individual neurons might be damaged beyond repair, the ...

Strokes are a major cause of death and result in a drastic reduction in quality of life. Novel therapeutic strategies for patients suffering from stroke are thus required. Two possible strategies can ...

Georgetown University and MedStar National Rehabilitation Network, both in Washington, D.C., announced the creation of the Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery through a new partnership. The ...

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Its recovery is often challenging as most of the stroke survivors ...

Does the deaf brain "see" with its ears? New research shows the auditory cortex maps visual space through selective ...

Iboga Wellness Institute highlights breakthrough outcomes through its neuroplasticity-based treatment programs for ...

A novel therapy involving electrical pulses to the vagus nerve might unlock the brain’s hidden potential to rewire itself, and heal where words and pills fall short. Initially described as early as ...

Psychedelics—frequently recognized as substances such as LSD, psilocybin, and DMT—not only alter perception, mood, and cognition, but they often cause hallucinations. That said, they have also been ...