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Pond snails that consumed epicatechin found in chocolate developed long-term memories. Image: Kenneth Lukowiak

Snails improved their memory after “eating” chocolate

Turns out that flavonoids make snails smarter.

Teenagers have more flexible brains than adults and find it easier to adapt to new technology. Image: VLADGRIN/Shutterstock

Teenage brains in the digital world

When it comes to technology, adults won’t be able to keep up with their children.

Natural birth may boost the production of a protein linked to higher levels of IQ. Image: Shutterstock

Natural birth kickstarts key brain protein production

Improve your baby’s IQ, naturally.

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How altruistic are you?

People with more grey matter in a particular region of the brain are more likely to help others, researchers suggest.

A coma can be induced through hypothermia. Image: Shutterstock

What is an induced coma?

An induced coma gives the brain the rest necessary to recover. Medically induced coma requires an extreme type of general anesthesia that essentially deactivates the brain; this prevents the patients from being revived…

A new bionic device uses the power of the brain. Image: Shutterstock

Brain power on whole new level

  Implantable fuel cells harvest energy from the brain.

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Brains: the mind as matter

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