Brain Research Advances: Electrical Stimulation, Nature's Impact on Pain, Cancer Theories, and AI Brain Age Prediction

Electrical stimulation shows promise for stroke patients. A Syracuse University study indicates transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may alleviate fatigue in stroke survivors, though attention improvements were inconclusive.

Nature's impact on pain reduction confirmed. A study in "Nature Communications" reveals that viewing natural scenes reduces pain perception and brain activity related to pain. This supports findings that nature exposure benefits hospital patients.

Challenging cancer's genetic mutation theory. Researchers propose a broader view of cancer origins, suggesting non-genetic factors like disruptions in gene regulatory networks and tissue organization play a significant role.

AI predicts brain age through stiffness. University of Delaware researchers use AI and magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) to predict brain age by measuring stiffness and volume, potentially aiding in the detection of neurodegenerative diseases.