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...
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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...
Brain Activity Buffers Against Worsening Anxiety
It may be possible to buffer against developing depression and anxiety by boosting brain activity in areas associated with problem solving, a new study reports.... Read More...
Brain Activity is Inherited: Findings May Inform Treatment For ADHD and Autism
Machine learning study reveals that, much like genetics, brain connectivity patterns are passed down from parents to children. ... Read More...
Young Binge Drinkers Show Altered Brain Activity
Researchers report distinctive alterations in brain activity in college students who binge drink. The findings suggest binge drinking can impact brain development and the altered activity may indicate early signs of brain damage.... Read More...
Explaining Bursts of Activity in Brains of Preterm Babies
Researchers have identified a source of spontaneous bursts of neural activity in the brains of preterm babies.... Read More...
Women Have More Active Brains Than Men
A large scale SPECT imaging study reveals women's brains are significantly more active in more regions than males, including the prefronal cortex and limbic areas. Visual and areas associated with coordination were more active in males, researchers noted.... Read More...