Brain and Mind
Research

Sharing the knowledge

Applied Research

25 October 2011

Collaborative research work between BM-Science and the Foundation Institute San Raffaele - G. Giglio (FISRG), ITALY, was presented at XLII Congresso Della SOCIETÀ ITALIANA DI NEUROLOGIA (Torino, Italy; October 22-25, 2011). The prize of “best presentation” has been awarded.

10 October 2011

Joint collaborative research work between BM-Science and the Foundation Institute San Raffaele - G. Giglio (FISRG), ITALY achieves promising preliminary results on a clinical trial for patients with severe brain damage.

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Curiosities of the Brain

What is in a Brain?

Mostly Fat! About 60% of the brain is composed of lipids. The brain needs lipid for insulation, and for the speed of operation of neuronal messaging.
What fuel does the Brain use?

Almost entirely on Glucose. Glucose intake improves cognition in adults. The effect is rapid but of short duration (15–60 minutes).
What Brain cannot do?

It cannot feel pain. The brain can feel pain from all over the body, but not within itself. The brain cannot store oxygen. The brain cannot store glucose (blood sugar)