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May 17, 2026
Phantom smells: How the insula influences our senses
Phantom smells are unusual neurological symptoms where individuals perceive odours that aren't present, often linked to seizures originating in the insula, a deep brain structure
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May 04, 2026
Brain's gatekeepers: How basal ganglia control movement and fight Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease is a condition where the basal ganglia, crucial for controlling movement initiation and stopping, lose dopamine
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April 18, 2026
Cerebellum: The unsung hero of balance and coordination
How a small brain tumour in the cerebellum disrupted an investment banker's balance and coordination, and his journey to recovery through surgery
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April 04, 2026
A life out of balance: When a brain tumour affects hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is the brain's conductor, a small but powerful almond-sized structure that governs functions like hunger, thirst, temperature, sleep, hormones, libido, and stress
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March 21, 2026
Thalamus: More than a relay centre
Thalamus is essential for brain function, acting as a sophisticated relay station that organises, filters, and prioritises nearly all sensory signals entering the brain
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March 07, 2026
The limbic system: Where poetry meets the brain
The limbic system is poetry, the part of the brain that blushes and allows us to bond and feel emotions
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February 21, 2026
How a medulla tumour surgery led to a mythical curse
Medulla tumour surgery is a high-stakes procedure to remove growths from the brain's survival centre, risking critical functions like automatic breathing
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February 14, 2026
Why eight-hour sleep is not optional? REM and non-REM explained
Sleep is not a luxury or weakness but a biologically essential process in which the brain repairs the body, regulates emotions and clears toxic waste
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February 07, 2026
Woke up with a crooked smile? Understanding Bell's palsy and recovery
While frightening, Bell's palsy is not a stroke and typically resolves over weeks with treatment, patience, and reassurance
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January 23, 2026
The midbrain: Your brain's silent guardian of alertness and survival
The midbrain is the brainstem's quiet yet critical component, governing everything from alertness and eye movements to our fundamental orientation in the world
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January 10, 2026
The Occipital Lobe: How the back of your brain creates your world
The occipital lobe is the brain's essential visual processing centre, responsible for interpreting everything we see
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December 27, 2025
The temporal lobe: Your brain's internal DJ for music, memory, emotion
The temporal lobe is where memory meets melody, where emotion meets language, and where past meets present
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December 13, 2025
Bumping into walls: A patient's story of parietal lobe stroke and recovery
The parietal lobe functions as the brain's internal GPS, constructing our sense of spatial awareness and proprioception so we understand where we are in the world
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November 28, 2025
The frontal lobe: What happens when your brain loses its filter?
The frontal lobe is the part of the brain that governs our personality, reason, and impulse control, acting as our internal editor
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November 15, 2025
Why white matter is key to your brain's coherence
White matter acts as the crucial road network of the brain, enabling different regions to communicate and ensuring coherent function rather than chaotic committee work
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November 01, 2025
A neurosurgeon's delicate dance with the cortex
Cortex surgery, as illustrated by Tara's case, reveals the brain's remarkable capacity for recovery and the delicate balance between medical intervention and preserving human identity
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October 18, 2025
Pia Mater: Brain's invisible, indispensable protector
Pia mater is the brain's innermost and most delicate covering, acting as an invisible, inseparable skin that clings to every fold, and protects the cerebral cortex and spinal cord
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October 04, 2025
The Arachnoid Mater: A glimpse into brain's delicate veil
Arachnoid mater, a delicate brain membrane, is central to understanding critical neurosurgical emergencies like subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by ruptured aneurysms
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September 20, 2025
Dura mater: The brain's silent guardian
Dura mater, the brain's tough, protective layer, acts as its personal bodyguard, safeguarding against injury
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September 06, 2025
The skull is a piece of architecture where renovation work happens with the owner still living within
It’s easy to forget about your skull. You don’t see it, you don’t feel it, and it doesn’t ask for attention—unless something goes wrong
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August 23, 2025
The human scalp: When a small lump makes a big difference in life
Scalp anatomy and its importance are often overlooked
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July 12, 2025
Epilepsy treatment: Exploring vagus nerve stimulation
Vagus nerve stimulation offers a promising treatment for refractory epilepsy. This procedure, involving a small device implanted near the vagus nerve, helps reduce seizure frequency and severity by sending calming signals to the brain
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June 28, 2025
The ninth cranial nerve: All you need to know
A lot of people still fear brain surgery, especially the elderly
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