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·August 15, 2019·6 min read

Firework Memories: Neural Mechanism Central to Human Free Recall Identified

Hippocampal short-wave ripples trigger spontaneous recollections and reinstate cortical representation during free recall of episodic memories.

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·July 31, 2019·3 min read

Neurocognitive basis for free will set out for the first time

A new theory bridges the gap between philosophical arguments for free will and neurocognitive reality.

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·July 27, 2019·3 min read

The case against reality

A new theory argues consciousness creates neural activity, and humans have evolved to see what is needed for survival. Perception, it is argued, is a user interface which may not necessarily be real.

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·July 8, 2019·6 min read

How can you tell if another person, animal or thing is conscious? Try these 3 tests

From artificial intelligence to animals and people in comas, researchers evaluate different methods to test the presence of consciousness.

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·July 3, 2019·3 min read

Plants don’t think, they grow: The case against plant consciousness

Despite much debate that plants may have the same 'mental features' as animals, such as consciousness, cognition, and emotions, a new study reveals this is unlikely to be the case. Researchers report plants, which lack any anatomical structures remotely comparable to the complex brain, are highly unlikely to possess consciousness.

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·June 29, 2019·5 min read

One in 10 people have ‘near-death’ experiences

Near-death experiences (NDEs) including hallucinations, out-of-body sensations and time distortions, affect around 10% of people, a new study reports. 72% of people overall who experienced NDEs say their experience was unpleasant. Researchers found an association between NDEs and REM sleep intrusion into wakefulness, resulting in sleep paralysis and hallucinations.

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·June 27, 2019·4 min read

Could prosthetic limbs one day be controlled by human thought?

Having identified a new, simpler way to study neural activity, researchers believe they are on track to creating a compact, low power and potentially wireless brain sensor that could make thought-controlled prosthetic limbs ubiquitous.

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·June 27, 2019·7 min read

Hidden Consciousness Detectable with EEG Just Days after Brain Injury

Researchers detected brain waves indicative of 'hidden' consciousness in 15% of patients with TBI four days after the injury occurred. Among those patients, 50% improved and were able to follow verbal commands before being discharged from hospital compared to just 26% who did not show signs of hidden consciousness.

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·June 24, 2019·5 min read

Does stimulation of the brain’s dorsal anterior insular trigger ecstasy?

Direct electrical stimulation of the dorsal anterior insular cortex triggers ecstatic sensations. Findings support the major role the anterior insular plays in ecstasy.

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·June 20, 2019·5 min read

How to train your brain to have lucid dreams

A sleep researcher shares the secrets for training your brain to experience lucid dreams.

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·May 10, 2019·6 min read

VA-led study of combat personnel with brain injuries pinpoints abnormal brain waves

Neuroimaging study reveals veterans who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) have higher levels of fast, high-frequency gamma waves in the prefrontal and posterior parietal lobes, areas of the brain associated with consciousness, attention and problem-solving.

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·May 1, 2019·4 min read

How our brain generates consciousness; and loses it

Medically induced loss of consciousness disrupts neuron population activity patterns by generating fewer discriminable network microstates, and fewer neuronal ensembles. Findings suggest local neuronal ensemble dynamics may contribute to the emergence of conscious states.

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consciousness

Firework Memories: Neural Mechanism Central to Human Free Recall Identified

Neurocognitive basis for free will set out for the first time

The case against reality

How can you tell if another person, animal or thing is conscious? Try these 3 tests

Plants don’t think, they grow: The case against plant consciousness

One in 10 people have ‘near-death’ experiences

Could prosthetic limbs one day be controlled by human thought?

Hidden Consciousness Detectable with EEG Just Days after Brain Injury

Does stimulation of the brain’s dorsal anterior insular trigger ecstasy?

How to train your brain to have lucid dreams

VA-led study of combat personnel with brain injuries pinpoints abnormal brain waves

How our brain generates consciousness; and loses it

Glioblastoma’s Chaos Follows Predictable Rules

One Autism Mutation Collapses the Whole Gene Network

Why Bitter Coffee Starts to Taste So Good to Your Brain

Omega-3 DHA Eases Autism Behaviors by Calming Inflammation

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