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·July 20, 2017·4 min read

Patterns of Brain Activity Direct Specific Body Movements

A new study sheds light on how neurons in the motor cortex communicate with muscles and drive motion. Using optogenetics, the researchers discovered the motor cortex communicates with muscles differently, depending on the type of movement an animal makes.

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·June 26, 2017·3 min read

‘Mind Reading’ Technology Decodes Complex Thoughts

Researchers report they can use brain activation patterns to identify complex thoughts. Their findings suggest the building blocks for complex human thoughts are not word based, but formed by the brain's sub systems. The study provides evidence that the neural dimensions of concept representation are universal across people and languages.

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·June 14, 2017·5 min read

More Brain Activity is Not Always Better When it Comes to Memory and Attention

Too much uncontrolled brain activity in specific areas could lead to cognitive impairments, a new study reveals.

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·May 17, 2017·4 min read

Researchers Predict Cognitive Dissonance By Looking At Brain Activity

A new study uncovers the mechanism behind cognitive dissonance.

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·March 9, 2017·5 min read

Brain is Ten Times More Active Than Previously Measured

Researchers believe their findings could change the way scientists understand how the brain works.

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·January 23, 2017·7 min read

Noninvasive Ultrasound Pulses Used to Precisely Tweak Rat Brain Activity

A new study outlines how researchers have been able to deliver concentrated amounts of drugs directly into the brains of rats by using ultrasound.

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·January 4, 2017·4 min read

Stuttering Linked to Reduced Blood Flow in Brain Area Associated With Language

Cerebral blood flow is reduced in the Broca's area of people who stutter, researchers report. Additionally, the more severely a person stutters, the less blood flows to this area of the brain.

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·December 1, 2016·5 min read

Imaging Technique Can See You Think

Researchers use fast fMRI to track the brain activity that occurs during thought. The study could be a significant step toward mapping the neural networks responsible for attention, perception and other cognitive functions.

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·November 8, 2016·2 min read

Autism Gene Slows Down Brain Cell Communication

Alterations in a gene associated with autism spectrum disorders changes the way in which brain cells grow and communicate, a new study reports.

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·October 21, 2016·5 min read

Patients With Insomnia Have Altered Activity In Specific Brain Regions

Researchers report people with insomnia showed altered brain activity in areas associated with self awareness and the tendency to ruminate, compared to those who sleep well.

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·October 13, 2016·5 min read

New Technology Reveals Fetal Brain Activity

Researchers have developed a new approach to imaging the functional activity of fetal brains, allowing a better look at how functional brain networks develop.