Neurons in the Visual Cortex that Respond to Faces Identified
Researchers have identified neurons in the visual cortex that respond to different faces. ... Read More...
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Signs of Memory Problems May Instead Be Symptoms of Hearing Loss
Researchers report signs of memory problems in old age may be a result of hearing loss and not a neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...
Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered
Researchers report genetic influences on head circumference remain stable during development and are correlated with genetic factors which contribute to intracranial volume.... Read More...
Link Between Happiness and Air Quality in China
A new study reports the moods expressed by people on social media tend to decline when air pollution gets worse.... Read More...
How Our Brains Distinguish Between Self Touch and the Touch of Others
A new neuroimaging study reveals brain activity is reduced when we experience self touch, as opposed to the touch of another person. The findings shed light on how the brain is able to distinguish between tactile sensations generated by the touch of another and personal touch.... Read More...
Youthful Cognitive Ability Predicts Mental Capacity Later in Life
A new study reports your general cognitive ability as a young adult may be a strong predictor of your cognitive function later in life. Researchers report other factors, such as education level and intellectual activities only play a minor role in age related cognitive function.
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Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies
According to a new study, genetic factors heavily influence where we are most likely to store fat on our bodies. Researchers found the relationship between genetics and fat storage is more significant in women than in men.... Read More...
Depression and Suicide Risk Found in the Genome
Researchers have identified a significant overlap between suicide and major depressive disorder. ... Read More...
Mice Pass On Brain Benefits of Enriched Upbringing to Offspring
Researchers report life experiences may be transgenerationally inherited through a combination of epigenetics and parental behavior. ... Read More...
Study Reveals ‘Inhibition’ Theory of Autism is Wrong
A new study challenges the long held theory that neurons in the brains of those with autism receive too little inhibition or too much excitation. Researchers report inhibition does not actually decrease in the brains of mice with ASD. Instead, researchers say, the altered balance may be a compensatory mechanism that helps to stabilize brain activity in response to the disorder.... Read More...
Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Damage Before Symptoms
Researchers report a new blood test can help detect neurological damage associated with Alzheimer's disease before any of the cognitive symptoms appear. Additionally, researchers report the test may be applied to help identify brain damage associated with TBI, stroke and multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...
How Concussion May Lead to Epilepsy
A new study sheds light on why repeated concussions may contribute to the development of seizures. ... Read More...
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