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New MRI Sensor Can Image Activity Deep Within the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 22, 2019

Researchers at MIT have developed a new neuroimaging technique that can track signaling processes inside neurons. The MRI sensor will enable researchers to identify the roles neurons play in different types of behavior.... Read More...

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Identifying Brain Patterns of Consciousness

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 17, 2019

Researchers shed light on the neural networks that appear to govern human consciousness.... Read More...

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Brain Clock Ticks Differently in Autism

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

A new study reports the hierarchy of intrinsic neural timescales appears to be disrupted in adults on the autism spectrum. Researchers say the differences in neural timescales could underlie features of ASD, like hypersensitivity.... Read More...

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The Unexpected Creates Reward When Listening to Music

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 12, 2019

A new study reports unexpected changes in music activates the nucleus accumbens, providing reward and helping us to learn about the music as we listen. ... Read More...

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Brain Patterns Indicative of Consciousness, in Unconscious Individuals

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 6, 2019

Researchers say human consciousness is supported by dynamic, complex patterns of brain signal coordination.... Read More...

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Learning New Vocabulary During Sleep

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 31, 2019

A new study reveals taking a short daytime nap can help to consolidate learning and memory of new foreign words. ... Read More...

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Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Alleviates Chronic, Treatment Resistant Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 30, 2019

Using transcranial magnetic stimulation, researchers have successfully restored network function between the prefrontal cortex and cerebellum, helping to improve symptoms in those with treatment resistant schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Two Windows Into the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 30, 2019

A new study reveals a direct link between altered brain activity and social deficits in ASD.... Read More...

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Sleep Loss Heightens Pain Sensitivity and Dulls Brain’s Painkilling Response

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 28, 2019

Researchers report sleep deprivation intensifies and prolongs pain. ... Read More...

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Brain Biomarkers Identify Those at Risk of Severe PTSD Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 22, 2019

Researchers report the striatum and amygdala are less able to track changes in threat levels in those with severe PTSD. The findings may serve as a biomarker to evaluate who may be at greater risk of PTSD symptoms.... Read More...

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Inability to Integrate Reward Information Contributes to Undervalued Rewards in Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 22, 2019

A new computational model reveals the impaired ability to integrate size and probability of reward in those with schizophrenia may be the result of a lack of consideration of the magnitude of the reward.... Read More...

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Neurons in the Visual Cortex that Respond to Faces Identified

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

Researchers have identified neurons in the visual cortex that respond to different faces. ... Read More...

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New MRI Sensor Can Image Activity Deep Within the Brain

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New MRI Sensor Can Image Activity Deep Within the Brain

Identifying Brain Patterns of Consciousness

Brain Clock Ticks Differently in Autism

The Unexpected Creates Reward When Listening to Music

Brain Patterns Indicative of Consciousness, in Unconscious Individuals

Learning New Vocabulary During Sleep

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Alleviates Chronic, Treatment Resistant Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Sleep Loss Heightens Pain Sensitivity and Dulls Brain’s Painkilling Response

Brain Biomarkers Identify Those at Risk of Severe PTSD Symptoms

Neurons in the Visual Cortex that Respond to Faces Identified