Baby and adult brains ‘sync up’ during play
Researchers detect measurable similarities in brain activity between babies and adults during play.... Read More...
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Engaging educational videos elicit similar brain activity in students
Higher similarity in brain activity was noted while students watched educational clips they ranked as most appealing. The findings could help content creators to use neuroscience data in the creation of strong educational materials.... Read More...
Team IDs Spoken Words and Phrases in Real Time from Brain’s Speech Signals
Using ECoG and machine learning, researchers decoded spoken words and phrases in real-time from brain signals that control speech. The technology could eventually be used to help those who have lost vocal control to regain their voice.... Read More...
Mothers Whose Responses to Infants’ Facial Cues Increase Reports Stronger Bonds with Babies
Researchers report increases in cortical responses to infants' faces between the prenatal to postnatal period is associated with more positive relationships with the baby after birth.... Read More...
Decoding Mood from Human Brain Signals
Researchers have built a decoder which is able to translate neural signals into mood variations. ... Read More...
15 Minutes of Exercise Creates Optimal Brain State for Mastering New Motor Skills
A new study reports a short burst of exercise can dramatically improve long term retention of new motor skills.... Read More...
Why We Need to Figure Out a Theory of Consciousness
A new article looks at theories of consciousness and novel research aimed at providing a better understanding of the roots of consciousness.... Read More...
Brain Activity May Explain Diabetics’ Negative Feelings and Increased Depression Risk
According to researchers, people with diabetes may be at increased risk of suffering from depression as a result of biological problems in regulating sugar levels that influence emotional response in the brain. Using EEG, researchers discovered those with higher levels of insulin resistance showed greater response to negative images.... Read More...
Editing Brain Activity with Holography
Researchers use holographic projection into the brain to activate and suppress neurons. The technology has the ability to copy real patterns of brain activity and trick the brain into perceiving sensory information. The technology could have implications for the development of new prosthetics and brain implants.... Read More...
Brain Activity Study Offers Potential Insight into Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study may provide key insights into the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report people with higher levels of amyloid beta showed less activity in brain areas associated with working memory when engaged in cognitively demanding tasks.... Read More...
Prebiotics in Infant Formula May Improve Memory, Learning and Alter Brain Function
A new study using piglets shows prebiotics used in baby formula can enhance memory and learning, as well as altering brain chemistry.... Read More...
Physicists Negate Century-Old Assumption Regarding Neurons and Brain Activity
Physicists report their findings about neurons and brain activity goes against conventional belief and could call into question thousands of scientific studies. They also believe their findings could impact new research into the origins of neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...