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·October 3, 2022·4 min read

A New Explanation for Consciousness

A new theory of consciousness suggests decisions are made unconsciously, then about half a second later, they become conscious.

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·November 18, 2020·7 min read

Can Memory Manipulation Help Treat Alcohol Addiction?

Manipulating memory via optogenetics mitigated addiction-related behaviors.

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·May 18, 2023·6 min read

Brain Connectivity a Potential Indicator of Suicide Risk

Researchers have identified a potential marker in the brain that might indicate an increased risk of suicide. They observed that veterans with a history of suicide attempts demonstrated distinct functional connectivity between cognitive control and self-referential thought processing networks.

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·March 23, 2022·3 min read

Lipid and Glucose Levels at Age 35 Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease

Low HDL and high triglyceride levels in the blood at 35 were associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. Additionally, higher glucose levels between 51 and 60 were linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's.

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·September 30, 2022·5 min read

Why Do Some Kids Take Bigger Risks Than Others?

A parent's wealth and social status can influence a child's risk-taking behaviors.

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·January 6, 2022·5 min read

How Do We Provide Meaning to Our Environment? Cracking the Neural Code to the Brain

Study explores how a mouse brain understands sensory information, specifically the perception of touch.

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·August 29, 2022·4 min read

Can We Reverse the Effects of Age Related Memory Loss? Experts Say Yes

A 20-minute session of non-invasive brain stimulation over four days helps to improve both working and long-term memory in those aged 65 and older.

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·February 11, 2022·3 min read

This Bizarre Looking Helmet Can Create Better Brain Scans

A novel wearable magnetic metamaterial could help make MRI imaging faster, cheaper, and crisper.

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·June 8, 2017·4 min read

Neurological Issues May Drive Common Voice Disorders

People with voice disorders may have a problem with correctly utilizing auditory feedback to control their voices.

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·May 11, 2023·8 min read

Shared Interests, Shared Essence: Unraveling the Psychology of Instant Connections

New research sheds light on the similarity-attraction effect, a psychological principle that governs how we form relationships based on shared interests. The study highlight the critical role of 'self-essentialist reasoning', a belief system where individuals perceive an inherent essence as the driver of their preferences and dislikes.