The brain

Same gene variant promotes pain in women, suppresses pain in men

April 12, 2013 in Health

More women than men develop chronic low back pain and sciatica. The explanation may lie with a gene variant that plays into the body’s pain regulation.

Manipulated mouse brains help us understand ADHD

March 24, 2013 in Health

A Danish professor is lighting up mouse brains to better understand how nerve cells are affected by dopamine. The researchers behind the technique – optogenetics – were recently awarded a prestigious Danish research prize.

Why exercise gets on your nerves

March 20, 2013 in Health

It’s not only the muscles that experience fatigue during exercise. It happens to our nerve cells too. New study uncovers the dual role of serotonin.

Gambling addiction can be spotted in the brain

March 6, 2013 in Health

New study reveals impaired communication across various brain regions in compulsive gamblers. This suggests that gambling addiction may be more due to a deviation in the brain than a weakness of character.

Ear surgeons practice on virtual dismembered brain

February 15, 2013 in Technology

Otologists can now hone their surgical skills with a new Danish computer program, which is currently being translated into several languages.

Gamblers get a kick out of making risky decisions

February 6, 2013 in Health

Compulsive gamblers get more excitement and pleasure from making risky decisions than from winning, new study shows.

Faulty braking system leads to depression

February 1, 2013 in Health

New rat study reveals that the brains of depressive people are incapable of controlling the activity in certain brain areas – the innate braking system doesn’t work. The discovery could lead to new types of antidepressants.

Mercury pollution robs EU kids of billions

January 9, 2013 in Health

Global mercury pollution affects children’s brain functions and thus also their odds of getting a low-salary job. The total annual loss of life earnings amounts to €9 billion.