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ElectrophysiologyFeatured·June 5, 2012·2 min readBetween the Ear and Brain, an Orderly Orchestra of SynapsesA new study finds that the ear delivers sound information to the brain in a surprisingly organized fashion. The brain...Read More
NeurologyPsychology·August 8, 2012·2 min readOne Week of Therapy May Help Reorganize Brain, Reduce StutteringJust one week of speech therapy may reorganize the brain, helping to reduce stuttering, according to a study published in the August 8, 2012, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 17, 2013·3 min readIs Athleticism Linked to Brain Size?Research shows that exercise-loving mice have larger midbrains.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·July 29, 2013·3 min readKeeping Your BalanceResearchers discover a distinct small cluster of cells deep within the brain which react within milliseconds to readjust movements and help maintain balance.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·October 30, 2013·2 min readHow Video Games Like Super Mario Can Benefit the BrainPlaying video games causes increases in brain regions responsible for memory formation and strategic planning, researchers have discovered. The findings could prove relevant in developing new therapeutic interventions for psychiatric illnesses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 2, 2013·4 min readBrain Connectivity Study Reveals Striking Differences Between Men and WomenUsing neuroimaging technology, researchers reveal striking differences in brain connectivity between men and women.Read More
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