FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 2, 2017·5 min read‘Sherlock’ and the Case of Narrative PerceptionResearchers use the TV show 'Sherlock' to investigate how the brain segments experiences during perception and long-term memory formation.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 11, 2020·4 min readA delicate dance of dynamic changes in the conscious brainThe brain quickly transitions from one network to another in regular patterns. The transition trajectories constitute a temporal circuit where the conscious brain cycles through a structured pattern of states over time.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 3, 2021·4 min readA First Look at How the Psychedelic Salvinorin A Works in the BrainAs with other psychedelics, salvinorin A increased activity across the brain. However, salvinorin A use resulted in more random and disconnected signaling in the default mode network, a brain network associated with relaxing and daydreaming.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 10, 2013·7 min readA Fundamental Problem for Brain MappingA new paper takes on brain mapping studies; forcing scientists to rethink the rules of neuroimaging.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 16, 2014·5 min readADHD Brain Study Finds Slower Development of Key ConnectionsConnections between key brain networks develop more slowly in children and teens with ADHD, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 21, 2020·3 min readBrain activity patterns linked with improved learning and memory in multiple sclerosisUsing a modified story memory technique, people with multiple sclerosis showed improvements in learning and memory. Additionally, fMRI neuroimaging revealed changes in brain activity related to working memory and word encoding.Read More
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