Brain Research

The power and potential of comic books is being realised with a new project at Auckland University.  Audio

We are all wired differently. Dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD and autism spectrum conditions are all variations that can exist in our brains. Researchers are trying to gain a better understanding of the… Audio

The donated brains of former athletes are being studied to understand more about how repeated sports related head injuries cause brain degeneration.Repetitive mild traumatic sporting brain injuries… Audio

As dementia numbers soar and a cure remains elusive, one of the key organisations leading research into prevention and treatment is under threat.  Audio

As people age they can often be affected by 'motivation decline', that is the loss of motivation to learn new things or even engage in everyday activities.  Professor John Reynolds, a neuroscientist… Audio

It's estimated more than 60,000 people are living with dementia in New Zealand, and that's expected to triple by 2050. It's only an estimate though, as no study into the prevalence of dementia here… Audio

Sir Richard Faull is a neuroscientist and is highly regarded internationally for his research into the workings of the human brain. Bernie Crosby is the founder, and now a director of Prolife Foods…