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

How does sense of taste serve the Brain?

The sweet taste signals the identification of energy rich foods, umami recognizes the amino acids of proteins, salt ensures the proper electrolyte balance and sour and bitter tastes warn against potentially toxic or poisonous intakes.
How much energy does the Brain need?

The brain is in many respects the most energy-demanding organ in the body. The human brain represents only 2% of total body mass but consumes 20% of the body’s energy.
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.