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·August 27, 2014·2 min read

Researchers Publish First Study of Brain Activation in MS Using fNIRS

Researchers release findings after using fNIRS to examine brain activation during a working memory task.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·August 26, 2014·3 min read

Focus on Naturally Occurring Protein to Tackle Dementia

Researchers provide evidence that an absence of MK2/3 is linked to early signs of dementia.

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Featured Neuroscience Neuroscience Videos Psychology

·August 25, 2014·4 min read

Learning by Watching

Researchers report children as young as two are able to use complex mathematical concepts to help them make sense of the world around them.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·August 22, 2014·2 min read

New Study of Self Awareness in MS has Implications for Rehabilitation

Researchers report people with MS might be able to improve their self awareness through task-oriented cognitive rehabilitation.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 19, 2014·4 min read

Physically Fit Kids Have Beefier White Matter than Less Fit Peers

Researchers find children who are more aerobically fit have more compact and fibrous white matter tracts than their less fit peers.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·August 12, 2014·5 min read

Overhaul of Our Understanding of Why Autism Potentially Occurs

A new study investigates why autism potentially occurs, develops and results in a diversity of symptoms.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·July 28, 2014·4 min read

Memory Relies on Astrocytes, the Brain’s Lesser Known Cells

Researchers show astrocytes are vital in cognitive function.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 11, 2014·5 min read

Same Genes Drive Maths and Reading Ability

Researchers leading a new study into the genetic basis of cognitive traits say around half the genes which influence how well a child reads also play a role in their math abilities.

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Featured Psychology

·July 10, 2014·3 min read

Understanding Consciousness

A new paper advocates for more scientific research on the subject of consciousness.

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Featured Psychology

·July 9, 2014·2 min read

Uninterrupted Playtime between Siblings Is Key for Learning

One key to learning is uninterrupted playtime between siblings, a new study reports.

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Featured Psychology

·June 25, 2014·5 min read

Neural Sweet Talk

A new study reports taste related words like 'sweet' or 'bitter' engage emotional centers in the brain more than literal words with the same meaning.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·June 18, 2014·4 min read

Portable Brain Mapping Device Allows Researchers to See Where Memory Fails Student Veterans

Using a portable brain mapping device, researchers discover limited prefrontal cortex activity among student veterans with PTSD when asked to recall information from simple memory tasks.