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Researchers Solve the Case of the Missing Subplate

Neuroscience NewsJune 23, 2018

A new study reveals subplate cells may not simply disappear, they may, instead, be migrating to different levels of the cortex. In essence, subplate cells may become part of the cerebral cortex.... Read More...

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One Year of School Comes with An IQ Bump

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

A new meta analysis study reveals a year of schooling not only boosts a person's knowledge, it is also associated with a noticeable increase in IQ.... Read More...

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Weak Brain Nodes Have Strong Influence on Memory Network

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

Researchers report that for memory formation, the nucleus accumbens is both upstream and influential.... Read More...

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Study of 800 Millions Tweets Finds Distinct Daily Cycles in Our Thinking Patterns

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

Using AI to examine over 800 million tweets, researchers reveal how our mode of thinking alters during the course of the day. The study reports early morning tweets tend to be correlated with more logical thinking patterns, while middle of the night tweets tend to exhibit more existential concerns.... Read More...

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When Wandering Minds Are Just Fine

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

Contrary to popular belief, researchers report allowing your mind to wander in some situations does not result in failure of executive control or a dysfunctional cognitive state. People are able to strategically allow their minds to wander without impacting performance on a task.... Read More...

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Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new study reports performing a simple cognitive task four days after a concussion can help activate brain areas that improve memory function and can guard against the psychological affects of brain injury.... Read More...

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Are Smarter Animals Bigger Troublemakers?

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

Researchers examined the role of animal cognition in different types of human-wildlife conflict. The study reveals some animals may take more risks if they habituate urban surroundings.... Read More...

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Better Physical Fitness and Lower Aortic Stiffness Key to Slower Brain Aging

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

A new study reports greater physical fitness and a more elastic aorta can protect cognitive function during aging.... Read More...

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Children with Kidney Disease Show Blood Flow Changes in Brain

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

According to a new study, children and young adults with chronic kidney disease have changes in cerebral blood flow that could increase the risk of cognitive impairment.... Read More...

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Smoking and Diabetes Linked to Brain Calcifications

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

Researchers report people who are diabetic or who smoke are more likely to have calcification in the hippocampus. The study hypothesized hippocampal calcification may contribute to cognitive deterioration and brain atrophy.... Read More...

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Why Are Sight and Sound Out of Sync?

Neuroscience NewsJune 11, 2018

A new study reports speech comprehension can improve as much as 10% when sound is delayed relative to vision.... Read More...

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Researchers Reverse Cognitive Impairments in Mice with Dementia

Neuroscience NewsJune 9, 2018

Researchers report tau pathology can be reversed in Alzheimer's patients with the help of a drug. Their study reveals reversing tau pathology in mouse models of dementia resulted in a reversal of cognitive deficits in spatial learning.... Read More...

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Important Step Towards a Computer Model That Predicts the Outcome of Eye Diseases

Researchers Solve the Case of the Missing Subplate

Watching Stem Cells Repair Spinal Cord in Real Time

Neuroscience

Important Step Towards a Computer Model That Predicts the Outcome of Eye Diseases

Researchers Solve the Case of the Missing Subplate

Neurology

Important Step Towards a Computer Model That Predicts the Outcome of Eye Diseases

Watching Stem Cells Repair Spinal Cord in Real Time

New Technique Helps Uncover Changes in ALS Neurons

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Important Step Towards a Computer Model That Predicts the Outcome of Eye Diseases

Viral Connection to Alzheimer’s: Herpes Virus Implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease

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New ‘E-Dermis’ Brings Sense of Touch, Pain to Prosthetic Hands

Robotic Bloodhound Tracks Odors on the Ground

Cometh the Cyborg: Improved Integration of Living Muscles into Robots

Psychology

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Suicide Nation: What’s Behind the Need to Numb and Seek Final Escape?

cognition

Researchers Solve the Case of the Missing Subplate

One Year of School Comes with An IQ Bump

Weak Brain Nodes Have Strong Influence on Memory Network

When Wandering Minds Are Just Fine

Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Are Smarter Animals Bigger Troublemakers?

Better Physical Fitness and Lower Aortic Stiffness Key to Slower Brain Aging

Children with Kidney Disease Show Blood Flow Changes in Brain

Smoking and Diabetes Linked to Brain Calcifications

Why Are Sight and Sound Out of Sync?

Researchers Reverse Cognitive Impairments in Mice with Dementia