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·June 14, 2017·3 min read

Cognitive Related Neural Patterns to Activate Machines

A new study reveals a functional brain pattern linked to cognition, and with the help of a BMI, used it to activate an iPad's touch screen.

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·May 22, 2017·4 min read

New Genetic Roots For Intelligence Discovered

A new study reveals 52 genes implicated in intelligence, 40 of which are new discoveries.

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·May 19, 2017·4 min read

Differences in Brain Activity Between Obese Men and Women

A new study reports men and women exhibit different brain activity related to overeating.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·May 12, 2017·4 min read

Genetic Locus on Chromosome 12 Implicated in Anorexia Nervosa

Genome wide analysis of anorexia identifies the common roots the disease shares with metabolic and psychiatric traits.

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·May 9, 2017·4 min read

Study Finds Alzheimer’s Disease Likely Not Caused by Low Body Mass Index

Low body mass index does not appear to be a causal risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·April 28, 2017·4 min read

A Need for Neurolaw? Human Rights Laws May Need Revision in Neurotech Future

Researchers propose four new human rights laws that could help protect against exploitation and privacy loss in the age of neurotechnology.

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·March 9, 2017·4 min read

Researchers Directly Observe Concepts in Human Brain

Technological advances allow researchers to observe how the brain processes semantic information.

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·February 21, 2017·8 min read

Brain Computer Interface Advance Allows Fast and Accurate Typing By People With Paralysis

New advances in brain computer interface technology allows three people with movement impairments to control a cursor by imagining their hand movements.

Featured Psychology

·December 9, 2016·5 min read

Higher BMI in Adolescence May Affect Cognitive Function in Midlife

A new study reports on the link between a teen's BMI and their cognitive function in midlife.

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·December 9, 2016·4 min read

Insomnia Prevalent in Asthmatics

Researchers report an increased risk of insomnia in people who suffer from asthma. Additionally, insomnia is also associated with worse control of the illness, depression and other health issues.

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·October 27, 2016·5 min read

Cause of Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees Identified

According to researchers, a reorganization of wiring in the brain could be an underlying cause of phantom limb pain experienced by amputees.

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·September 15, 2016·5 min read

Brain Sensing Technology Allows Monkeys to Type at a Rate of 12 Words Per Minute

Researchers have developed new technology that reads signals directly from the brain that could pave the way for people with movement disorders to communicate.

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