The ‘Real You’ is a Myth
Researchers say we constantly create false memories to help us achieve the identity we want.... Read More...
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Premature Brains Develop Differently in Boys and Girls
A new study reports the brains of baby boys born prematurely are affected differently and more severely than premature females.... Read More...
Zombie Cells Found in Mouse Brains Prior To Cognitive Loss
Researchers report senescent, or Zombie, cells accumulate in certain neurons prior to cognitive loss. By preventing accumulation of these cells, researchers were able to diminish apoptosis, memory loss and tau aggregation.... Read More...
How the Brain Combines Memories to Solve Problems
Using AI technology, researchers provide new insight into how the human brain connects individual episodic memories to help solve problems.... Read More...
Cannabinoid Medications Make Pain Feel Less Unpleasant and More Tolerable
A new study reveals cannabinoid medications may not reduce pain itself, but instead make pain feel less unpleasant and more tolerable.... Read More...
New Insight Into Aging
Researchers report plasticity is dysregulated in older brains, but increasing levels of GABA can induce longer lasting changes in the auditory cortex. ... Read More...
Heartbeat Paces Learning
Researchers report learning rates are enhanced when conditioned stimuli is presented during resting phase of the cardiac cycle.... Read More...
What Your Cell Phone Camera Tells You About Your Brain
A new study unites cognitive science and information theory, reporting our brains are structured to make the best possible decisions given their limited resources.... Read More...
Using Electrical Brain Stimulation to Foster Creativity
Researchers debate the growing use of tES to enhance creativity, concluding there is a potential value in brain stimulation. However, researchers say, the use of tES raises a number of neuroethical, legal and social issues that must be addressed.... Read More...
Confronting ‘Yucky’ Attitudes About Genetically Engineered Foods
Researchers hope to expose the gap between advocates of GMOs and opponents.... Read More...
Our Brain Predicts Words Before They Are Pronounced
Researchers report the brain is not only able to anticipate the conclusion of sentences, it can also anticipate an auditory stimulus and determine the phonemes or specific words a speaker is going to pronounce.... Read More...
Are We Hardwired For Laziness? Brain Must Work Hard to Avoid Sloth
Researchers explore the exercise paradox, the feeling of wanting to become more physically active, but despite our best intentions, people actually become less active. The study reports our brains may simply be wired to want to conserve energy.... Read More...
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