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Exploring the mechanisms underlying disorders of consciousness
A study by the Human Brain Project (HBP), led by scientists from the University of Liège (Belgium), has explored new techniques that may help distinguish between two different neurological conditions in patients with severe brain damage and…
Algorithm sheds new light on ICU patients’ consciousness: Low-cost solution could provide…
Visit a neurological ICU during a consultant's morning rounds, and you're likely to see physicians conducting painstaking tests to assess each patients' level of consciousness. These tests are the only way to accurately gauge a patient's…
On way to 60, Kohli was all consciousness
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Dubai, September 5Virat Kohli says he made a “conscious effort” to score at a quick pace in the Super 4s match against Pakistan, but intermittent…
Pinpointing consciousness in animal brain using mouse ‘brain map’: New study identifies…
Science may be one step closer to understanding where consciousness resides in the brain. A new study shows the importance of certain types of neural connections in identifying consciousness.
The research, published in Cerebral Cortex, was…
Hidden consciousness detected with EEG predicts recovery of unresponsive patients
A new study finds that signs of covert consciousness -- subtle brainwaves detectable with EEG -- are the strongest predictor of eventual recovery for brain-injured patients who otherwise appear completely unresponsive.
The findings suggest…
During sleep the brain’s reaction to sound remains strong, but one critical feature of…
A new discovery from Tel Aviv University may provide a key to a great scientific enigma: How does the awake brain transform sensory input into a conscious experience? The groundbreaking study relied on data collected from electrodes…
One Puzzling Reason AI May Never Compete With Human Consciousness
Often, constructing humanlike artificial intelligence starts with deconstructing humans. Take fingerprints, for instance. When washing the dishes, we intuitively adjust our grip on each soapy plate, cup and spoon while taking into account…
New study explores relationship between psychedelics and consciousness
Psychedelic drugs, like psilocybin, an ingredient found in so-called magic mushrooms, have shown promise in treating a range of addictions and mental health disorders. Yet, there's something mysterious and almost mystical about their…
Many patients with severe COVID-19 recover consciousness, but recovery can take days or even weeks:…
During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients in intensive care units did not recover consciousness after their breathing tubes were removed and their sedation was stopped, leaving clinicians and families with difficult…